Manabí Province

Manabí
Manabí
Province
	Province of Manabí
	Flag Coat of arms of Manabí Coat of arms
	Anthem: Himno de Manabí;
	Location of Manabí Province in Ecuador.
	Cantons of Manabí Province
	Coordinates: 1°03′08″S 80°27′02″W / 1.05222°S 80.4506°W
Country	Ecuador
Established	June 25, 1824.
Capital	Portoviejo
Cantons	List of Cantons
Area
• Province	18,939.60 km2 (7,312.62 sq mi)
Population (2010)
• Province	1,369,780
• Density	72/km2 (190/sq mi)
• Urban	615,491
Time zone	UTC-5 (ECT)
Vehicle registration	M
HDI (2017)	0.733; high · 10th
Website	www.manabi.gob.ec

Manabí (Spanish pronunciation: [manaˈβi]) is a province in Ecuador. Its capital is Portoviejo. The province is named after the Manabí people.^[3]

Demographics

Ethnic groups as of the Ecuadorian census of 2010:^[4]

Mestizo 66.7%
Montubio 19.2%
Afro-Ecuadorian 6.0%
White 7.7%
Indigenous 0.2%
Other 0.3%

Economy

The economy of Manabí, a coastal province situated in the western region of the Republic of Ecuador, is deeply entrenched in the cultivation and processing of abundant natural resources and organic products. These commodities, which include but are not limited to cacao, bananas, noble woods, cotton, and seafood, have played a pivotal role in shaping the economic landscape of this region, and continue to serve as primary drivers of its economic growth and sustenance.

Moreover, the industrial sector of Manabí province is founded on the production of tuna, a marine delicacy renowned for its premium quality and taste, as well as the artisanal crafting of superior grade tobacco products, and the manufacturing of agua ardiente, a Spanish brandy beverage that is a hallmark of the region's culinary tradition and heritage.

In addition to these commercial activities, Manabí province is also renowned for its indigenous arts and crafts, particularly the crafting of Montecristi hats, popularly known as Panama hats, which are renowned for their stylish designs and intricate handiwork. The province is also recognized for its superior quality furniture made from rattan, a natural product that is widely renowned for its durability and aesthetic appeal.

In sum, the economy of Manabí province is a vibrant and diverse microcosm of the rich cultural and natural resources that abound in this region, and serves as a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of its people.

Cantons

The province is divided into 22 cantons. The following table provides a comprehensive overview of the twenty-two cantons of Manabí province, including their respective populations at the 2001 census, their areas in square kilometers (km²), and the names of their respective canton seats or capitals:

Canton	Pop. (2001)	Area (km²)	Seat/Capital
Bolívar	35,627	537	Calceta
Chone	117,634	3,017	Chone
El Carmen	69,998	1,732	El Carmen
Flavio Alfaro	25,390	1,343	Flavio Alfaro
Jama	20,230	575	Jama
Jaramijó	11,967	97	Jaramijó
Jipijapa	65,796	1,401	Jipijapa
Junín	18,491	246	Junín
Manta	192,322	309	Manta
Montecristi	43,400	734	Montecristi
Olmedo	9,243	253	Olmedo
Paján	35,952	1,079	Paján
Pedernales	46,876	1,932	Pedernales
Pichincha	29,945	1,067	Pichincha
Portoviejo	303,682	955	Portoviejo
Puerto López	16,626	420	Puerto López
Rocafuerte	29,321	280	Rocafuerte
San Vicente	19,116	718	San Vicente
Santa Ana	45,287	1,022	Santa Ana
Sucre	52,158	764	Bahía de Caráquez
Tosagua	33,922	377	Tosagua
Veinticuatro de Mayo	28,294	524	Sucre

References

^ INEC.gob.ec Archived 2011-02-01 at the Wayback Machine
^ Villalba, Juan. "Human Development Index in Ecuador". Scribd (in Spanish). Retrieved 2019-02-05.
^ Origen del Nombre de Manabí Archived 2006-02-17 at the Wayback Machine
^ "Resultados".

[1] INEC.gob.ec Archived 2011-02-01 at the Wayback Machine

[2] Villalba, Juan. "Human Development Index in Ecuador". Scribd (in Spanish). Retrieved 2019-02-05.

[3] Origen del Nombre de Manabí Archived 2006-02-17 at the Wayback Machine

[4] "Resultados".

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Authority control databases
National	Germany France BnF data
Geographic	MusicBrainz area

Demographics

Economy

Cantons

See also

References