Coronel Marcelino Maridueña

Coronel Marcelino Maridueña is a town located in eastern Guayas, Ecuador. It is the seat of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña Canton.

Coronel Maridueña
Town
Coronel Maridueña
Coordinates: 2°12′0″S 79°25′12″W
CountryEcuador
ProvinceGuayas
Area
  Town2.39 km2 (0.92 sq mi)
Population
 (2022 census)
  Town7,796
  Density3,300/km2 (8,400/sq mi)
ClimateAw

At the 2022 census Coronel Marcelino Maridueña Canton had a population of 13,183.

The most important crop is sugar cane, but bananas and tropical fruits are also grown. The main rivers are the Chimbo River, the Chanchán River, and the Barranco Alto River.

Saint Charles Borromeo is the patron saint of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña.

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