Durán Canton

Durán Canton is a canton of Ecuador, located in the Guayas Province. Its capital is the city of Durán. Its population at the 2001 census was 178,714.

Durán Canton
Location of Durán Canton in Guayas Province
Coordinates: 2°10′S 79°50′W
Country Ecuador
ProvinceGuayas Province
CapitalDurán
Area
  Total132 sq mi (342 km2)
Population
 (2022 census)
  Total303,910
  Density2,300/sq mi (890/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (ECT)

The canton was created in 1986 during the presidential period of León Febres Cordero through a presidential decree.

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