Nobol
Nobol (also known as Narcisa de Jesús) is a town located in central Guayas, Ecuador. It is the seat of Nobol Canton, created in 1992.
Nobol Narcisa de Jesús | |
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Town | |
 The Daule River as it passes through Nobol, Ecuador. | |
  Nobol Location in Ecuador | |
| Coordinates: 1.916671°S 80.011539°W | |
| Country |  |
| Province | Guayas |
| Canton | Nobol Canton |
| Parishes | List of urban parishes |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 6,357 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (ECT) |
| Climate | Aw |
As of the census of 2001, there are 14,753 people residing within the canton limits. The town is situated about 38.5 kilometres (24 mi) north of Guayaquil. Nobol was the birthplace of Narcisa de Jesús, who was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on October 12, 2008 and the Santuario de Santa Narcisa de Jesus Martillo y Morán located in the town center was dedicated to her on August 22, 1998.
The Santuario de Santa Narcisa de Jesus Martillo y Morán in Nobol.
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