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Los Ríos () is a province in Ecuador. The province's capital is Babahoyo. The province was founded on October 6, 1860. Under legislative decree. Babahoyo was made its capital on September 30, 1948.
Demographics
Ethnic groups as of the Ecuadorian census of 2010:
- Mestizo 52.9%
- Montubio 35.1%
- Afro-Ecuadorian 6.2%
- White 5.0%
- Indigenous 0.6%
- Other 0.3%
Governance
In July 2023, and despite a curfew, four gunmen fired on the home of the Governor of the province, Connie Jiménez.
Economy
The province's economy is largely based on its agriculture: coffee, cacao, bananas, rice, tobacco, etc. Its small industrial sector produces paper, sugar, and wood crafts. Recently developed tourist attractions include fishing and native rituals.
Cantons
The province is divided into 13 cantons.<!--
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! Canton !! Pop. (2010) !! Area (km<sup>2</sup>) !! Seat/Capital
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| Baba || align=right|39,681 || align=right|516 || Baba
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| Babahoyo || align=right|153,773 || align=right|1,076 || Babahoyo
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| Buena Fé || align=right|63,148 || align=right|569 || San Jacinto de Buena Fe
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| Mocache || align=right|38,392 || align=right|562 || Mocache
|-
| Montalvo || align=right|24,164 || align=right|362 || Montalvo
|-
| Palenque || align=right|22,320 || align=right|570 || Palenque
|-
| Pueblo Viejo || align=right|36,477 || align=right|338 || Puebloviejo
|-
| Quevedo || align=right|173,575 || align=right|303 || Quevedo
|-
| Quinsaloma || align=right|16,476 || align=right|280 || Quinsaloma
|-
| Urdaneta || align=right|29,263 || align=right|377 || Catarama
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| Valencia || align=right|42,556 || align=right|980 || Valencia
|-
| Ventanas || align=right|71,093 || align=right|288 || Ventanas
|-
| Vinces || align=right|71,736 || align=right|693 || Vinces
|}
See also
- Provinces of Ecuador
- Cantons of Ecuador