El Oro Province
El Oro (Spanish pronunciation: [el ˈoɾo] ⓘ; oro = gold) is the southernmost of Ecuador's coastal provinces. It was named for its historically important gold production. Today it is one of the world's major exporters of bananas. The capital is Machala.
El Oro
Provincia de El Oro | |
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Province | |
| Province of El Oro | |
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Cantons of El Oro Province | |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Established | April 23, 1884 |
| Capital | Machala |
| Cantons | List of Cantons |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,873 km2 (2,268 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 3,590 m (11,780 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2022 census) | |
| • Total | 714,592 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) |
| • Population 2001 | 539,888 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (ECT) |
| Area code | 07 |
| Vehicle registration | O |
| HDI (2017) | 0.755 high · 6th |
| Website | www |
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