Guayas Province
Guayas (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈɡwa.ʝas] ⓘ) is a coastal province in Ecuador. It is bordered to the west by Manabí, Santa Elena, and the Pacific Ocean (as the Gulf of Guayaquil); to the east by Los Ríos, Bolívar, Chimborazo, Cañar, and Azuay; to the north by Los Ríos and Bolívar; and to the south by El Oro and the Pacific Ocean.
Guayas | |
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Province | |
| Province of Guayas | |
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Location of Guayas in Ecuador. | |
Cantons of Guayas Province | |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Established | 1820 |
| Capital | Guayaquil |
| Cantons | List of Cantons |
| Government | |
| • Provincial Prefect | Marcela Aguiñaga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16,244 km2 (6,272 sq mi) |
| Population (2022 census) | |
| • Total | 4,391,923 |
| • Density | 270/km2 (700/sq mi) |
| Vehicle registration | G |
| HDI (2017) | 0.768 high · 4th |
| Website | www |
With a population of over 4 million people, it is the most populous province in Ecuador. In terms of area it is the seventh largest province in the country. The main port of Ecuador, Guayaquil, is located within the province.
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