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Where do most Afro-Ecuadorans live in Ecuador?

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Afro-Ecuadorans, who are descendants of enslaved Africans, primarily reside in two distinct areas of the country:

Northwest Coastal Region: They are concentrated in the province of Esmeraldas.1
Northern Highlands: They also live in the Chota River valley.1

Both of these communities are recognized as well-defined ethnic groups with their own distinctive cultures.1