Esmeraldas Canton is a canton of Ecuador, located in the Esmeraldas Province. Its capital is the town of Esmeraldas. Its population at the 2001 census was 157,792.[2]

Esmeraldas Canton
Flag of Esmeraldas Canton
Coordinates: 1°3′N 79°12′W / 1.050°N 79.200°W / 1.050; -79.200
Country Ecuador
ProvinceEsmeraldas Province
Area
 • Total
1,346 km2 (520 sq mi)
Population
 (2022 census)[1]
 • Total
211,848
 • Density160/km2 (410/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (ECT)

Demographics

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Ethnic groups as of the Ecuadorian census of 2010:[3]

References

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  1. ^ Citypopulation.de Population and area of Esmeraldas Canton
  2. ^ Cantons of Ecuador at statoids.com
  3. ^ Resultados