Santa Elena Province
Santa Elena | |
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| Province of Santa Elena | |
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.svg) Location of Santa Elena Province in Ecuador | |
 Cantons of Santa Elena Province | |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Established | November 7, 2007 |
| Named for | Santa Elena |
| Capital | Santa Elena |
| Cantons | List of Cantons
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| Government | |
| • Provincial Prefect | José Daniel Villao |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,691 km2 (1,425 sq mi) |
| Population (2022 census) ECT) | |
| Area code | (0)4 |
| Vehicle registration | Y |
| HDI (2017) | 0.712[2] high · 20th |
| Website | www |
The Province of Santa Elena (Spanish pronunciation: Santo Domingo de Los Tsáchilas. Its capital city is Santa Elena, from which the province derives its name.
Political division
The province is divided into three
capital.[3]
| Canton | Pop. (2001) | Area (km2) | Seat/Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Libertad | 115,950 | 25 | La Libertad |
| Salinas | 92,020 | 69 | Salinas |
| Santa Elena | 184,640 | 3,669 | Santa Elena |
Demographics
Ethnic groups as of the Ecuadorian census of 2010:[4]
- Mestizo 79.1%
- Afro-Ecuadorian8.5%
- Montubio 4.9%
- White 3.7%
- Indigenous 1.4%
- Other 2.4%
See also
References
- ^ Citypopulation.de Population and area of Santa Elena Province
- ^ Villalba, Juan. "Human Development Index in Ecuador". Scribd (in Spanish). Retrieved 2019-02-05.
- ^ Cantons of Ecuador. Statoids.com. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
- ^ Censos, Instituto Nacional de Estadística y. "Resultados -" (PDF). www.ecuadorencifras.gob.ec. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
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2°13′36″S 80°51′30″W / 2.2267°S 80.8583°W
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