Machala Canton | |
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Coordinates: 3°16′S 79°58′W / 3.267°S 79.967°W | |
Country | Ecuador |
Province | El Oro Province |
Capital | Machala |
Area | |
• Total | 372.6 km2 (143.9 sq mi) |
Population (2022 census)[1] | |
• Total | 306,309 |
• Density | 820/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (ECT) |
Machala Canton is a canton of Ecuador, located in the El Oro Province. Its capital is the town of Machala. Its population at the 2001 census was 217,696.[2]