Macas (city)
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Macas serves as the capital of Morona Santiago province in Ecuador, situated in the Upano Valley. Founded by Spanish captain Juan Villanueva Maldonado in 1538 as 'Sevilla del Oro', it was later renamed Macas in 1599. The city functions as a key agricultural hub and transportation center for surrounding jungle communities.
Statistics
Area
11.89 km²
Population
22,398