Ethnic groups as of the Ecuadorian census of 2010:[4] In July 2023, and despite a curfew, four gumen fired on the home of the Governor of the province, Connie Jiménez.

[5] The province's economy is largely based on its agriculture: coffee, cacao, bananas, rice, tobacco, etc.

Its small industrial sector produces paper, sugar, and wood crafts.

Recently developed tourist attractions include fishing and native rituals.

The following table lists each with its population at the time of the 2010 census, its area in square kilometres (km2), and the name of the canton seat or capital.