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Atacames, Ecuador
Esmeraldas · Ecuador
Atacames is a small town in Esmeraldas, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Atacames
Atacames is a beach town and surround canton located on Ecuador's Northern Pacific coast. It is located in the province of Esmeraldas, approximately 30 kilometers south west from the capital of that province, which is also called Esmeraldas. In 2022 Atacames town had a population of 18,948, while the canton had 51,204. Atacames has one of the lowest rates of poverty in the province of Esmeraldas.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.8690°, -79.8481° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Esmeraldas |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 75.7 inches (1,923 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Atacames
Atacames is a small town in Ecuador (Esmeraldas) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.7 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 11.0 sq mi (28.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.8690°N, 79.8481°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | COLOMBIA: OFF SHORE, PACIFIC OCEAN | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 600 | 99 km |
| 1906 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 54 km |
| 2016 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 663 | 55 km |
| 2025 | ECUADOR | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 44 km |
| 1906 | COLOMBIA-ECUADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 129 km |
| 1958 | COLOMBIA-ECUADOR | Earthquake | — | 115 | 80 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuicocha (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 176 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 179 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 180 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 181 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 193 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in |
Atacames has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in September to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.5") and November the driest (1.4").
Schools in Atacames
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generación del futuro escuela de educación básica | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Fiscal Atacames | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Estrella del Mar | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Pierre Teilhard de Chardin | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Pierre Teilhard de Chardin | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Atahualpa | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Atacames
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Regional de Arqueologia | ||||
| Museo Regional de Arqueologia |
Hotels in Atacames
49 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Atacames
26 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Atacames
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Atacames
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Atacames
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Atacames
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Atacames
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Atacames
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Atacames
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Atacames
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Atacames
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Carlos Concha Torres International Airport | ESM | Large Airport |
| Km 192 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tapatla Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Atacames
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Hemodialisis | ||
| Centro de Salud Tipo C Las Palmas | ||
| clinica del riñon RENAL CENTRO | ||
| CLINICA DEL RIÑON renal centro |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Atacames
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica Santa Rosa de Lima - Atacames |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
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What is the weather like in Atacames?
Atacames has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 75.7 inches.