🇪🇨 Portoviejo, Ecuador

Portoviejo is the capital city of the Manabí province in Ecuador. It has a population of approximately 250,000 people. While Portoviejo is not a coastal city, it is located relatively close to the Pacific Ocean, making it of interest to seafarers and shipowners. The city does not have major ports, shipyards, or factories producing ship parts, but it serves as a hub for trade and commerce in the region.