Santa Elena Province
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| Province | ||
| Province of Santa Elena | ||
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.svg) Location of Santa Elena Province in Ecuador |
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 Cantons of Santa Elena Province |
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| Country | Ecuador | |
| Established | November 7, 2007 | |
| Named for | Santa Elena | |
| Capital | Santa Elena | |
| Cantons |
List of Cantons
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| Government | ||
| • Provincial Prefect | Ing. Patricio Cisneros | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3,690.17 km2 (1,424.78 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010 census) | ||
| • Total | 308,693 | |
| • Density | 84/km2 (220/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | ECT (UTC-5) | |
| Area code(s) | (0)4 | |
| Vehicle registration | Y | |
| Website | www |
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The Province of Santa Elena is a province of Ecuador in the coastal region. Created in 2007 from territory that belonged to the Guayas Province, it is one of the two newest provinces of Ecuador, along with Santo Domingo de Los Tsáchilas. Its capital city is Santa Elena, from which the province derives its name.
The province is divided into three cantons. The following table lists each with its population at the 2001 census, its area in square kilometres (km²), and the name of the canton seat or capital.
Ethnic groups as of the Ecuadorian census of 2010:
Coordinates: 2°13′36″S 80°51′30″W / 2.2267°S 80.8583°W
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