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Machala is one of the largest cities in Ecuador and is a part of the Coastal Lowlands of Ecuador. Machala is known as the 'banana capital of the world' because of its central role in exporting Ecuador's bananas. It's recognized as one of the most modern cities in Ecuador. Being on the Pan American Highway, Machala is a crossing point for tourists going between Ecuador and Perú, as it is the largest city near the Peruvian border.
Machala is a city in southwest Ecuador. It is the capital of the El Oro Province and is located near the Gulf of Guayaquil on fertile lowlands. Machala has a population of 241,606 (2010 census), it is the eighth-biggest city in the country and the second-most important port. It has been referred to as the Banana Capital of the World.