Morona Santiago () is a province in Ecuador. The province was established on February 24, 1954. The capital is Macas.

Economy

The provincial economy is industrially unexploited to its potential due to poor means of transportation. Its economy relies largely on the tourist sector of the rain forest. The Sangay National Park and the indigenous town of Shuara are some of its main attractions.

Demographics

Ethnic groups as of the Ecuadorian census of 2010:

  • Indigenous 48.4%
  • Mestizo 46.6%
  • White 3.1%
  • Afro-Ecuadorian 1.2%
  • Montubio 0.2%
  • Other 0.5%

Cantons

As of 2025, the province is divided into 13 cantons. The most recently created cantons are Sevilla Don Bosco in 2024, and Tiwintza in 2002. The following table lists the cantons with the name of the canton seat or capital. For the cantons that existed at the time of the 2001 national census, the area in square kilometres (km<sup>2</sup>) and the 2001 population is provided. and is one of its representatives (in 2023) at Ecuador's National Assembly.

See also

  • Provinces of Ecuador
  • Cantons of Ecuador

thumb|Pastazas river near Baños

References

  • Gobierno Provincial de Morona Santiago, official website
  • Gobierno Provincial de Morona Santiago, official website
  • Actividades de La Capital de Morona Santiago,
  • Logroño Turismo