Where are the black people in Ecuador?

Afro-Ecuadorian people and culture are found primarily in the country’s northwest coastal region. The majority of the Afro-Ecuadorian population (70%) are found in the province of Esmeraldas and the Valle del Chota in the Imbabura Province, where they are the majority.

Was there slavery in Ecuador?

Slave ships first arrived in Ecuadorian ports in 1526, and slaves worked on plantations and in gold mines. Although slavery was abolished at independence in 1822, the descendants of enslaved Africans continued to suffer the consequences of that socio-economic system.

Is Ecuador hot or cold?

Average daytime high temperatures range from 84 to 91 °F (29 to 33 °C), while nighttime lows fall to between 68 and 75 °F (20 to 24 °C). As elevation increases, temperatures drop fairly predictably at a rate of about 9 to 11 °F (5 to 6 °C) for every 3,300 feet (1,000 metres).

Who brought slaves to Ecuador?

The history of the Chota Valley and the surrounding area dates back to the 16th century. The first blacks to arrive in Ecuador came between 1533 and 1536, when Jesuit priests imported African slaves to work on their sugar plantations along the coast and central highlands.

Are Ecuadorians Latino?

Latino refers to geography. Specifically, to Latin America, to people from the Caribbean (Puerto Rico, Cuba, Dominican Republic), South America (Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, etc.) and Central America (Honduras, Costa Rica, etc.)

What percent of Ecuador is white?

Currently, the population of White Ecuadorians accounts for 6% of the population.

How many Ecuadorians are black?

about 1.1 million
The black and mulatto population is estimated to be about 1.1 million, or 8 percent of the total population. Afro-Ecuadorians are the descendants of slaves originally brought to the country in the early 16th century.