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Manta, port city, western Ecuador, on Manta Bay. Originally known as Jocay (“Golden Doors”), it was inhabited by 3000 bce and was a Manta Indian capital by 1200 ce. Under Spanish rule it was renamed Manta and was reorganized by the conquistador Francisco Pancheco in 1535. In 1565 families from Portoviejo were moved to the town, which was again renamed San Pablo de Manta (officially Manta in 1965). The town is a commercial centre once known primarily for the export of Panama hats; it now ships coffee, cacao (source of cocoa beans), bananas, cotton, textiles, and fish. Deep-sea commercial fishing is based there, and Manta has a tuna cannery. Tourism has grown since seaside resort and fishing facilities were established. Between 1999 and 2009 the U.S. military maintained a forward operating location (air base) in Manta, mainly for counterdrug and contingency operations. Pop. (2001) 183,105; (2010) 217,553.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Kenneth Pletcher.