Durán, Ecuador
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Durán | |
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 Panorama view of downtown Alfaro area and Guayas River, Durán, Guayas | |
 Flag Coat of arms of Durán Coat of arms | |
| Nickname: Eloy Alfredo | |
| Country |  Ecuador |
| Province |  Guayas |
| Canton | Durán |
| Founded | October 16, 1924 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Delton Narvaez Mandieta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 59.00 km2 (22.78 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Population (2010)INEC census | |
| • Total | 235,769 |
| • Density | 4,000/km2 (10,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (ECT) |
| Area code | (+593) 04 |
| Demonym | duraneño, -a |
| Website | www.duran.gob.ec Template:Es icon |
Durán, is a canton located in the province of Guayas, Ecuador, near the confluence of Daule & Babahoyo rivers, where Guayas River begins. Its township or capital is Eloy Alfaro, urban parish. The canton was created in 1986 during the presidential period of Leon Febrescodero through a presidential decree. The name "Eloy Alfaro" was choice because of the Ecuadorian ex-president Eloy Alfaro Delgado. Duran is Spanish speaking According to the National census in 2010 (www.ecuadorencifras.com), there are 235,769 people residing within the canton limits. Most of its inhabitants are commuters to other places, hence it is known as a "dormitory town". The towns Duran, Samborondon, and Guayaquil are connected by the bridge Rafael Mendoza Avilés.
Durán is also well known for being the first railroad hub in Ecuador. Since July, 2007, a government program for the railroad reactivation began as well as the railroad connecting Duran with other cities located in the highlands of Ecuador.
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