Geography
Two
large zones
form the province
of El Oro
, the east
and west.
The western
zone is coastal
with mangroves
and is subjected
to occasional
flooding.
The eastern
zone is more
mountaineous
and has a
subtropical
character.
The
Archipelago
of Jambeli
Towards
the west of
the province,
near to the
border with
Peru , the
Archipelago
of Jambeli
is situated,
separated
from the coast
by a series
of marshes
and canals.
The islands
of Jambeli
are of extreme
beauty and
its beaches
have been
converted
into a tourist
attraction.
The islands
can be easily
reached from
Puerto Bolivar
thanks to
an efficient
boat transportation
service.
River
Zarumilla
This
is the province’s
southernmost
river. It
is located
on the border
with Peru
. The rover
originates
in the cordillera
of Tahuin,
in the first
phase of its
ourse it is
known as Las
Lajas. The
pampas of
Chacras and
Huaquillas,
which have
an abundance
of vegetation,
are located
near the river.
River Zarumilla
flows into
the Pacific
Ocean .
Demography
As
is true with
most provinces,
there has
been a significant
increase in
the urban
population.
The urban
growth rate
here is actually
higher than
that of Guayas
and Pichincha.
The majority
of the population
is made up
of youth,
42 per cent
of the population
is under 15
years of age.
The
immigration
rate is higher
than the emigration
rate in the
province.
With
regards to
literacy,
El Oro has
higher a higher
rate of literacy
than other
provinces,
and the illteracy
rate is relatively
low (5.8 per
cent among
men and 7
per cent among
women).
Climate
The
climate is
dry with average
temperatures
of 23 degrees
centigrade.
Rainfall totals
200- 1500
mm annually.
Last Updated
21st August
(DLW)
