Balao
Balao is a town located in southern Guayas, Ecuador, near Azuay and El Oro provinces. It is the seat of Balao Canton, created in 1987.
Balao | |
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Central park of Balao | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Motto(s): Por la Gloria y el Progreso de Balao (For the Glory and Progress of Balao) | |
Balao Location in Ecuador | |
| Coordinates: 2.91047°S 79.81672°W | |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Provinces | Guayas |
| Canton | Balao |
| Founded | before 1700 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Sandy Gómez |
| Area | |
| • Town | 1.34 km2 (0.52 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2022 census) | |
| • Town | 12,850 |
| • Density | 9,600/km2 (25,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Balaoense |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (ECT) |
| Website | http://www.municipiodebalao.gob.ec/ |
As of the census of 2022, Balao Canton had a population of 25,655. The town is connected with Guayaquil and Machala. It has an airstrip.
The town and the canton take their name from a tree. An alternate theory for the name Balao comes from a tribe called Palau, who allegedly inhabited the area in pre-hispanic times. The most important rivers are: the Balao River, the Jagua River, and the Gala River. The main crops are: banana, cacao, rice, maize, cassava, tomato, coffee, and tropical fruits.
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