Country Ecuador Population 150,827 (2010) University Universidad Tecnica Estatal de Quevedo | Founded Jose Camilo Calixtro Mayor John Salcedo Cantos | |
Quevedo is a city in Ecuador located in the Los Rios Province. It is the seat of Quevedo Canton, a vibrant community founded in 1943. According to the latest census, Quevedos population is 173,000. Located at 237 km SW of Quito (Ecuadors capital), or, 183 km NE of Guayaquil (Ecuadors main port). Quevedo is one of the fastest growing cities in Ecuador and it is mainly known for its agricultural tradition. Quevedos agroindustrial complex is one of the leading exporters in the world of banana, cacao, passion fruit and coffee bean. In recent years non-agricultural activities have experienced significant progress mainly in the financial and educational sectors.
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- Map of Quevedo Ecuador
- Ready for the madness in august this is ibiza quevedo ecuador 2014
- Generacion break 2do festival de coreografias quevedo baila 2012 1er place 2012 break dance
- Economy
- Culture
- References
Map of Quevedo, Ecuador
Though set inland, Quevedos geographic location makes it an important logistics link between the Pacific coastal areas main population centers like Guayaquil, Santo Domingo and Manta and cities in the Andes highlands such as Ambato and Quito. Because of its location west of the Andes mountains and right next to the Vinces River (a major waterway and tributary to the Pacific Ocean), the city is vulnerable to flooding. Quevedo has a tropical wet climate, which, coupled with rich volcanic soils, produces excellent conditions for agriculture.
Ready for the madness in august this is ibiza quevedo ecuador 2014
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Economy
Quevedo is one of the most important agricultural centers of Ecuador and is the geographical point where all major roads (including the Pan-American highway) in the region intersect. The area surrounding Quevedo mainly produce bananas, corn, rice, and soybeans. The alluvial soils in the region generate excellent harvests year-round. Many banana producers complement their banana plantations with fields that produce corn, soy and rice in the wet season. In the city, this produce is often industrialized into super-market ready products, such as instant-meals, pre-packaged products, noodles and other traditionally Asian foods. In recent years, Quevedo agro-industrial complex has added value to its output by developing a strong presence in the organic products niche both locally and overseas.
Culture
Mostly populated by the mestizo ethnic group; Quevedo is also known for its prominent Chinese immigrant population and has even been called the "Chinatown of Ecuador". This gives it a distinct reputation and cultural feeling in relation to other Ecuadorian cities. Quevedo is also the center of the "montubio" folklore, a sub-culture that emanates from the customs of the early settlers of the region, who lived in the "monte", a word that describes the agricultural fields.
The city celebrates its foundation on October 7.