Guayaquileño
/ɡwaɪəˈkiːl/
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The name comes from the Indigenous chief Guayas and his wife Quil, who according to a local legend chose to die together rather than submit to the Spanish conquistadors.
Other places in the region and their demonyms
About 270 km northeast
People are called:
Quiteño
Machala
About 170 km south
People are called:
Machaleño
Salinas
About 140 km west
People are called:
Salinense
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