Guayaquil, officially known as Santiago de Guayaquil, is the largest city in Ecuador. It serves as the nation's economic capital and its primary port. The city functions as the capital of Guayas Province and the seat of Guayaquil Canton.
Geographically, the city is situated on the west bank of the Guayas River. This river flows into the Pacific Ocean at the Gulf of Guayaquil.