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Manta was the host for the 2004 Bodyboarding World Cup.

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Manta

Ecuador

Country
Ecuador
Population
265.0K
Coordinates
-0.95, -80.71
704th most populous city in the world

Manta, also known as San Pablo de Manta, is a city in Ecuador, cantonal head of the Manta Canton, as well as the largest and most populated city in the Manabí Province. It is the seventh most populous in the country. Manta has existed since Pre-Columbian times.

From the “Sport” section

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Manta hosts an International Theater Festival in September.

Manta
Ecuador
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city

Manta

Ecuador

Country
Ecuador
Population
265.0K
Coordinates
-0.95, -80.71
704th most populous city in the world

Manta, also known as San Pablo de Manta, is a city in Ecuador, cantonal head of the Manta Canton, as well as the largest and most populated city in the Manabí Province. It is the seventh most populous in the country. Manta has existed since Pre-Columbian times.

From the “Entertainment and culture” section

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Manta has one of the larger economies in Ecuador, primarily driven by fishing and tuna canning.

Manta
Ecuador
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city

Manta

Ecuador

Country
Ecuador
Population
265.0K
Coordinates
-0.95, -80.71
704th most populous city in the world

Manta, also known as San Pablo de Manta, is a city in Ecuador, cantonal head of the Manta Canton, as well as the largest and most populated city in the Manabí Province. It is the seventh most populous in the country. Manta has existed since Pre-Columbian times.

From the “Economy” section

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Photo: David C. S. · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Kitesurfing has recently become very popular in Santa Marianita due to excellent wind conditions.

Manta
Ecuador
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city

Manta

Ecuador

Country
Ecuador
Population
265.0K
Coordinates
-0.95, -80.71
704th most populous city in the world

Manta, also known as San Pablo de Manta, is a city in Ecuador, cantonal head of the Manta Canton, as well as the largest and most populated city in the Manabí Province. It is the seventh most populous in the country. Manta has existed since Pre-Columbian times.

From the “Tourism” section

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Photo: David C. S. · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Manta possesses a number of universities, with the largest being Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro.

Manta
Ecuador
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city

Manta

Ecuador

Country
Ecuador
Population
265.0K
Coordinates
-0.95, -80.71
704th most populous city in the world

Manta, also known as San Pablo de Manta, is a city in Ecuador, cantonal head of the Manta Canton, as well as the largest and most populated city in the Manabí Province. It is the seventh most populous in the country. Manta has existed since Pre-Columbian times.

From the “Education” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: David C. S. · CC BY-SA 4.0

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