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Manabí (Spanish pronunciation: [manaˈβi]) is a province in the Republic of Ecuador. Its capital is Portoviejo. The province is named after the Manabí people.[3]
Manabí | |
|---|---|
Province | |
| Province of Manabí | |
 Image of Playas de Los Frailes | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Anthem: Himno de Manabí | |
 Location of Manabí Province in Ecuador. | |
 Cantons of Manabí Province | |
| Coordinates: 1°03′08″S 80°27′02″W / 1.05222°S 80.4506°W | |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Established | June 25, 1824. |
| Capital | Portoviejo |
| Cantons | List of Cantons |
| Government | |
| • Provincial Prefect | Leonardo Orlando (RC) |
| Area | |
| • Province | 19,532 km2 (7,541 sq mi) |
| Population (2022 census)[1] | |
| • Province | 1,592,840 |
| • Density | 82/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 924,325 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (ECT) |
| Vehicle registration | M |
| HDI (2017) | 0.733[2] high · 10th |
| Website | www |
Demographics
editEthnic groups as of the Ecuadorian census of 2010:[4]
- Mestizo 69.7%
- Montubio 19.2%
- Afro-Ecuadorian 6.0%
- White 4.7%
- Indigenous 0.2%
- Other 0.3%
Economy
editThe economy of Manabí, a coastal province situated in the western region of the Republic of Ecuador, is deeply entrenched in the cultivation and processing of abundant natural resources and organic products. These commodities, which include but are not limited to cacao, bananas, noble woods, cotton, and seafood, have played a pivotal role in shaping the economic landscape of this region, and continue to serve as primary drivers of its economic growth and sustenance.
Moreover, the industrial sector of Manabí province is founded on the production of tuna, as well as tobacco products, and the manufacturing of agua ardiente, a Spanish brandy beverage.
In addition to these commercial activities, Manabí province is also renowned[citation needed] for its indigenous arts and crafts, particularly the crafting of Montecristi hats, popularly known as Panama hats, which are renowned for their stylish designs and intricate handiwork. The province is also recognized for its furniture made from rattan.[citation needed]
Cantons
editThe province is divided into 22 cantons. The following table provides a comprehensive overview of the twenty-two cantons of Manabí province, including their respective populations at the 2001 census, their areas in square kilometers (km²), and the names of their respective canton seats or capitals:
| Canton | Pop. (2001) | Area (km²) | Seat/Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolívar | 35,627 | 537 | Calceta |
| Chone | 117,634 | 3,017 | Chone |
| El Carmen | 69,998 | 1,732 | El Carmen |
| Flavio Alfaro | 25,390 | 1,343 | Flavio Alfaro |
| Jama | 20,230 | 575 | Jama |
| Jaramijó | 11,967 | 97 | Jaramijó |
| Jipijapa | 65,796 | 1,401 | Jipijapa |
| Junín | 18,491 | 246 | Junín |
| Manta | 192,322 | 309 | Manta |
| Montecristi | 43,400 | 734 | Montecristi |
| Olmedo | 9,243 | 253 | Olmedo |
| Paján | 35,952 | 1,079 | Paján |
| Pedernales | 46,876 | 1,932 | Pedernales |
| Pichincha | 29,945 | 1,067 | Pichincha |
| Portoviejo | 303,682 | 955 | Portoviejo |
| Puerto López | 16,626 | 420 | Puerto López |
| Rocafuerte | 29,321 | 280 | Rocafuerte |
| San Vicente | 19,116 | 718 | San Vicente |
| Santa Ana | 45,287 | 1,022 | Santa Ana |
| Sucre | 52,158 | 764 | Bahía de Caráquez |
| Tosagua | 33,922 | 377 | Tosagua |
| Veinticuatro de Mayo | 28,294 | 524 | Sucre |
See also
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References
edit- ^ Citypopulation.de
- ^ Villalba, Juan. "Human Development Index in Ecuador". Scribd (in Spanish). Retrieved 2019-02-05.
- ^ Origen del Nombre de Manabí Archived 2006-02-17 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Resultados" (PDF).