Manabí () is a

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. Its capital is Portoviejo. The province is named after the Manabí people.

Demographics

Ethnic groups as of the Ecuadorian census of 2010: *

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66.7% * Montubio 19.2% *

Afro-Ecuadorian Afro-Ecuadorians or Afroecuatorianos (Spanish), are Ecuadorians of predominantly Sub-Saharan African descent. History and background Most Afro-Ecuadorians are the descendants of enslaved Africans who were transported by Spanish slavers to Ecuado ...

6.0% *

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7.7% * Indigenous 0.2% *Other 0.3%

Economy

Manabí's economy is based heavily on natural resources and organic products; these include cacao, bananas, noble woods, cotton, and seafood. Its industrial sector is based on tuna, great quality tobacco, and agua ardiente (Spanish brandy) beverage production. Local products include crafting of Montecristi hats (i.e. Panama hats), and furniture (rattan).

Cantons

The province is divided into 22

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s. The following table lists each with its population at the 2001

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, its area in square kilometers (km²), and the name of the canton seat or

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.Cantons of Ecuador
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References

ManabiVende - Negocios de Manabí en Internet
* https://web.archive.org/web/20120402145740/http://www.salango.com.ec/en/salango_community-pueblo-manta.php {{DEFAULTSORT:Manabi Province Provinces of Ecuador States and territories established in 1824

Demographics

Economy

Cantons

See also

References