# Baba

> City of Ecuador

**Wikidata**: [Q20870856](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20870856)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/baba

## Summary
Baba is a city in Ecuador, serving as the capital of Baba Canton. Known officially as San Francisco de Baba, it is a small but historically significant settlement with a population of 6,746 as of 2022.

## Key Facts
- **Location**: Situated in Ecuador at coordinates -1.78431 latitude and -79.67847 longitude.
- **Population**: 6,746 residents (2022 census).
- **Area**: Covers 2.95 square kilometers.
- **Elevation**: 9 meters above sea level.
- **Timezone**: UTC−05:00.
- **Official Name**: Baba (also known as San Francisco de Baba).
- **Government**: Led by a mayor.
- **Patron Saints**: Francis of Assisi and Mercedes de Jesús Molina.
- **UN/LOCODE**: ECBBA.
- **Website**: [Official Municipal Website](https://gadmunicipalbaba.gob.ec/).
- **Flag**: [Baba Flag](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Baba_bandera.svg).
- **Image**: [Lanobleytorera.jpg](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Lanobleytorera.jpg).
- **Wikidata Description**: City of Ecuador.
- **Wikipedia Languages**: Available in German, Spanish, and Italian.

## FAQs
**What is the population of Baba?**
As of the 2022 census, Baba has a population of 6,746 people.

**Where is Baba located?**
Baba is located in Ecuador at coordinates -1.78431 latitude and -79.67847 longitude, within the Baba Canton.

**What is the official name of Baba?**
The official name of the city is Baba, but it is also known by its alias, San Francisco de Baba.

**Who are the patron saints of Baba?**
The patron saints of Baba are Francis of Assisi and Mercedes de Jesús Molina.

**What is the area of Baba?**
Baba covers an area of 2.95 square kilometers.

**What is the elevation of Baba?**
Baba is located 9 meters above sea level.

**What is the timezone of Baba?**
Baba operates in the UTC−05:00 timezone.

**What is the UN/LOCODE for Baba?**
The UN/LOCODE for Baba is ECBBA.

**What is the official website of Baba?**
The official website of Baba is [https://gadmunicipalbaba.gob.ec/](https://gadmunicipalbaba.gob.ec/).

**What is the flag of Baba?**
The flag of Baba can be viewed at [Baba Flag](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Baba_bandera.svg).

**What is the image associated with Baba?**
An image of Baba can be found at [Lanobleytorera.jpg](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Lanobleytorera.jpg).

**In which languages is Baba's Wikipedia article available?**
Baba's Wikipedia article is available in German, Spanish, and Italian.

## Why It Matters
Baba plays a significant role as the capital of Baba Canton in Ecuador. Its small size and historical significance make it a notable settlement in the region. The city's patron saints, Francis of Assisi and Mercedes de Jesús Molina, highlight its cultural and religious heritage. Baba's low elevation and specific geographic coordinates make it a unique location within Ecuador.

## Notable For
- Being the capital of Baba Canton.
- Having a population of 6,746 as of 2022.
- Its official name and alias, San Francisco de Baba.
- The patronage of Francis of Assisi and Mercedes de Jesús Molina.
- Its specific geographic coordinates and low elevation.
- The availability of its Wikipedia article in multiple languages.

## Body
### Geography and Location
Baba is located in Ecuador at coordinates -1.78431 latitude and -79.67847 longitude. The city covers an area of 2.95 square kilometers and is situated 9 meters above sea level. It operates in the UTC−05:00 timezone.

### Population and Government
As of the 2022 census, Baba has a population of 6,746 people. The city is governed by a mayor and serves as the capital of Baba Canton.

### Cultural and Religious Significance
Baba is known for its cultural and religious heritage, with patron saints Francis of Assisi and Mercedes de Jesús Molina. The city's official name is Baba, but it is also known by its alias, San Francisco de Baba.

### Online Presence and Resources
Baba has an official municipal website at [https://gadmunicipalbaba.gob.ec/](https://gadmunicipalbaba.gob.ec/). The city's flag can be viewed at [Baba Flag](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Baba_bandera.svg), and an image of Baba is available at [Lanobleytorera.jpg](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Lanobleytorera.jpg). Baba's Wikipedia article is available in German, Spanish, and Italian.

### UN/LOCODE and Identification
The UN/LOCODE for Baba is ECBBA, which is used for international trade and logistics purposes. The city is classified as an organism with a snarc_id.

### References and Sources
Baba's population data is sourced from the 2022 census, available at [https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiNWUzMjQwOWMtZjFhOS00NjczLTk0YTItNjcwZmRmY2YxMjkyIiwidCI6ImYxNThhMmU4LWNhZWMtNDQwNi1iMGFiLWY1ZTI1OWJkYTExMiJ9](https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiNWUzMjQwOWMtZjFhOS00NjczLTk0YTItNjcwZmRmY2YxMjkyIiwidCI6ImYxNThhMmU4LWNhZWMtNDQwNi1iMGFiLWY1ZTI1OWJkYTExMiJ9). The area data is sourced from [https://www.metadatos.sigtierras.gob.ec%2Fpdf%2FMemoria_tecnica_Coberturas_BABA_20150415.pdf&psig=AOvVaw3Cv4ExPKxKPqFYsEjzIb4M&ust=1701914474286000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBMQjhxqFwoTCOjLtNDb-YIDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE](https://www.metadatos.sigtierras.gob.ec%2Fpdf%2FMemoria_tecnica_Coberturas_BABA_20150415.pdf&psig=AOvVaw3Cv4ExPKxKPqFYsEjzIb4M&ust=1701914474286000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBMQjhxqFwoTCOjLtNDb-YIDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE). The UN/LOCODE is sourced from [https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/ec.htm](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/ec.htm).

## References

1. [Source](https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiNWUzMjQwOWMtZjFhOS00NjczLTk0YTItNjcwZmRmY2YxMjkyIiwidCI6ImYxNThhMmU4LWNhZWMtNDQwNi1iMGFiLWY1ZTI1OWJkYTExMiJ9)
2. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/ec.htm)
3. [Source](https://www.metadatos.sigtierras.gob.ec%2Fpdf%2FMemoria_tecnica_Coberturas_BABA_20150415.pdf&psig=AOvVaw3Cv4ExPKxKPqFYsEjzIb4M&ust=1701914474286000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBMQjhxqFwoTCOjLtNDb-YIDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE)