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Balzar | |
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City | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Balzar Location in Ecuador | |
| Coordinates: 1°21′58″S 79°54′21″W / 1.36609°S 79.90580°W | |
| Country |  Ecuador |
| Province | Guayas |
| Canton | Balzar Canton |
| Area | |
| • City | 10.65 km2 (4.11 sq mi) |
| Population (2022 census)[1] | |
| • City | 32,744 |
| • Density | 3,100/km2 (8,000/sq mi) |
Balzar is a city located in northern Guayas Province, Ecuador, on the Daule River, near Los Ríos Province. It is the seat of Balzar Canton, and the agricultural center in northern Guayas.
As of the census of 2022, the city had a population of 32,744.
The most important river is the Daule River, used for transportation. Agriculture is the main activity. Rice, coffee and tobacco are the most important products. Balzar is famous throughout Ecuador for the tall tree located at the end of the main road. Balzar became a canton on September 26, 1903
1°22′S 79°54′W / 1.36°S 79.90°W
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