Guayaquil Canton
The Guayaquil Canton, officially the Municipality of Guayaquil, is a canton in the center of the Guayas Province in western Ecuador. The canton was named after its seat, the city of Guayaquil, the most populous city in Ecuador.
Guayaquil | |
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Canton | |
| Municipality of Guayaquil | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Guayaquil Canton in Guayas Province | |
Cantons of Guayas Province | |
| Coordinates: 2°11′S 79°53′W | |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Province | Guayas |
| Foundation | June 25, 1538 |
| Founded by | Francisco de Orellana |
| Named for | Guayas River |
| Seat | Guayaquil |
| Parishes | List of parishes
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| Government | |
| • Mayor | Aquiles Álvarez |
| Area | |
| • Canton | 4,830 km2 (1,860 sq mi) |
| Population (2022 census) | |
| • Canton | 2,746,403 |
| • Density | 570/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 2,650,288 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (ECT) |
| Website | https://www.guayaquil.gob.ec/ |
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