Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is the capital of Galápagos Province, Ecuador, on the southwestern coast of San Cristobal Island. It was established in the mid nineteenth century by General Jose de Villamil and later took its present name from President Alfredo Baquerizo, who visited in 1916. The city had a population of about 7,290 at the 2022 census and combines a traditional fishing economy with a growing tourism trade along its waterfront.
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Area (sq km) Founding Year Founding Year Population Estimate Year Elevation (m) FAQs
How did Puerto Baquerizo Moreno get its name?
It is named after Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno.
The town was founded by the colonist General Villamil in the mid-nineteenth century. It was later named after Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno, who in 1916 was the first Ecuadorian president to visit the islands.
Sources
1. Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (Wikidata)
P1082 (population)
population 7,290 (2022)
P625 (coordinate location)
latitude -0.9025, longitude -89.609167
P2044 (elevation above sea level)
elevation 15 m
P2046 (area)
area 3.81 sq km
P1082 (population), P585 (point in time)
population 7290 (2022)
View the Source2. Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (Wikipedia)
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Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈpweɾto βakeˈɾiso moˈɾeno]) is the capital of Galápagos Province, Ecuador.
History
It was founded by General Villamil Playas in the mid-19th century, and takes its name from President Alfredo Baquerizo (1859-1951).
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It was founded by General Villamil Playas in the mid-19th century, and takes its name from President Alfredo Baquerizo (1859-1951).
- In Group: Cities of South America (World), Wikipedia; part-of country and UN M49 subregion
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