Fun facts about Machala
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Machala is a major trading hub for bananas, coffee, and cocoa.
Machala
Ecuador
Machala is a city in south-west Ecuador. It is the capital of the El Oro Province, and is located near the Gulf of Guayaquil on fertile lowlands. Machala has a population of 288,072 according to the 2022 census; it is the sixth-biggest city in the country, and the second-most important port city after Guayaquil.
From the “Economy” section
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The banana industry in Machala is especially oriented toward exports.
Machala
Ecuador
Machala is a city in south-west Ecuador. It is the capital of the El Oro Province, and is located near the Gulf of Guayaquil on fertile lowlands. Machala has a population of 288,072 according to the 2022 census; it is the sixth-biggest city in the country, and the second-most important port city after Guayaquil.
From the “Economy” section
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The center of Machala is dominated by a large Catholic church and a central plaza.
Machala
Ecuador
Machala is a city in south-west Ecuador. It is the capital of the El Oro Province, and is located near the Gulf of Guayaquil on fertile lowlands. Machala has a population of 288,072 according to the 2022 census; it is the sixth-biggest city in the country, and the second-most important port city after Guayaquil.
From the “Layout” section
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Machala has one university, the Universidad Técnica de Machala.
Machala
Ecuador
Machala is a city in south-west Ecuador. It is the capital of the El Oro Province, and is located near the Gulf of Guayaquil on fertile lowlands. Machala has a population of 288,072 according to the 2022 census; it is the sixth-biggest city in the country, and the second-most important port city after Guayaquil.
From the “Education” section
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Santa Rosa International Airport serves as Machala's principal airport.
Machala
Ecuador
Machala is a city in south-west Ecuador. It is the capital of the El Oro Province, and is located near the Gulf of Guayaquil on fertile lowlands. Machala has a population of 288,072 according to the 2022 census; it is the sixth-biggest city in the country, and the second-most important port city after Guayaquil.
From the “Transportation” section
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