Machala

Machala (Spanish pronunciation: [maˈtʃala]) is a city in south-west Ecuador. It is the capital of the El Oro Province. Machala has a population of 241,606 since 2010. It is called the Banana Capital of the World.

Machala
From top, left to right: Juan Montalvo Central Park, Bolivar Port, Our Lady of Mercy Cathedral, monument to Juan Montalvo in front of the City hall of Machala, monument to the Bananero, monument to the founding of UTMACH, Columbus Square and Municipalidad street.
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Nickname:  Banana Capital of the World
Machala Location of Machala in Ecuador
Coordinates: 3°16′S 79°58′W
Country	Ecuador
Province	El Oro
Canton	Machala
Founded	1573
Government
• Mayor	Dario Macas Salvatierra
Area
• City	207.09 km2 (79.96 sq mi)
• Metro	330.18 km2 (127.48 sq mi)
Elevation	6 m (20 ft)
Population  (2010)
• City	241,606
• Density	1,200/km2 (3,000/sq mi)
• Metro	245,972
Demonym	Machaleño / a
Time zone	UTC-5 (ECT)
Area code	(+593) 7
Website	www.machala.gob.ec (in Spanish)

Other websites

• Orenses - El Oro - Machala - Ecuador / Comunidad Virtual de la Provincia de El Oro News about Machala in Spanish
• Chat Orenses - El Oro - Machala - Ecuador Chat Orenses - El Oro - Machala - Ecuador
• Investor info for Ecuador and Machala
• Universidad Technica de Machala