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Babahoyo, Ecuador
Los Ríos · Ecuador
Babahoyo is a mid-size city in Los Ríos, Ecuador with a population of 76,279. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Babahoyo
Babahoyo, founded 27 May 1948, by legislative decree, is the capital of the Los Ríos province of Ecuador. Its population is cited around 98,000. It is bordered by two rivers, the San Pablo and the Caracol, which join to form the Babahoyo River. This meets the Daule River to form the Guayas River, which runs to the Pacific Ocean at the Gulf of Guayaquil.
People
Climate
| Population | 76,279 |
| Population Density | 19,070 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.8049°, -79.5249° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Los Ríos |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 136.6 inches (3,470 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Babahoyo
Babahoyo is a mid-size city in Ecuador (Los Ríos) with a population of 76,279. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 136.6 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in Babahoyo
Babahoyo has an average annual temperature of 23.3°C (74°F). The hottest month is Sep (24.4°C), the coldest is Mar (22.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1033 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 19,070/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.8049°N, 79.5249°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 133 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 174 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 13.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 14.9 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 16.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 11.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6 in |
Babahoyo has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 52°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 67.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (16.6") and August the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Babahoyo
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLEGIO “LA ESMERALDA“ | College | - | , |
| FACIAG UTB | University | - | , |
| INSTITUTO SUPERIOR PEDAGÓGICO LOS RIOS | College | - | , |
| INSTITUTO TÉCNICO SUPERIOR EUGENIO ESPEJO | College | - | , |
| Unidad Educativa 23 de Junio | College | - | , |
| UNIDAD EDUCATIVA PUEBLOVIEJO | College | - | , |
| UNIVERSIDAD REGIONAL AUTONOMA DE LOS ANDES | University | - | Visit → |
| Universidad Técnica de Babahoyo | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Babahoyo
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unidad Educativa Clemente Baquerizo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Basica Francisco Huerta Rendón | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Basica Mahatma Gandhi | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Réplica Eugenio Espejo | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Adolfo María Astudillo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de educacion basica San Jose | - | - | - | - |
| Francisco Robles | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa José María Estrada Coello | - | - | - | - |
| UEMA | - | - | - | - |
| UEMA | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Emigdio Esparza | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Emigdio Esparza | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Anexo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Padre Margos Benetazzo | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Eugenio Espejo | - | - | - | - |
| Aurora Estrada y Ayala | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Babahoyo | - | - | - | - |
| Maria Axuliadora | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Barreiro | - | - | - | - |
| DE FORMACION DE POLICIA LAS PEÑAS | - | - | - | - |
| Cem B1 | - | - | - | - |
| Isabel la Católica | - | - | - | - |
| Replica eungenio espejo | - | - | - | - |
| INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO SUPERIOR BABAHOYO | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Babahoyo
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Canela Guayas | merengue, pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Canela Guayas 90.5 FM | entretenimiento, folclor | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Forever Radio 92.5 | actualidas, noticias | AAC+ 40 kbps | |
| Radio Magica 87.7 (Ecuador) | 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Antena 3 91.7 FM | commercial, latin | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Babahoyo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Casa de Olmedo |
Libraries in Babahoyo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHISMORREO “LA MATA DE LIMÓN“ | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Babahoyo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal 4 de Mayo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Pedro Antonio Jiménez Tutivén |
Hotels in Babahoyo
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Babahoyo
15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Babahoyo
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Babahoyo
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Babahoyo
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Babahoyo
20 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Babahoyo
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Babahoyo
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Babahoyo
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Babahoyo
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Babahoyo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Babahoyo
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport | GYE | Large Airport |
| Aerocisne Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Agroazucar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Agromarina Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Alba Elena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Algarrobo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Babahoyo North Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Banastru Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Blanca Piedra Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bototillal Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Calica Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Camaguay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Casa Vinces Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cerro Azul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chongón Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dualar Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| El Batán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Piedrero Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Exportamar Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Guale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guarumal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Clementina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Gran Chaparral Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Fragua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Julia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Valdez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Isabel Maria Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Josema Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Estrella Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Lolita Airport. | - | Small Airport |
| La Puntilla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Virgen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Langosmar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Loma Alta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Loma Larga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Rebeldes Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Maria Cristina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Martinica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Matorrillos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Payo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pedro Carbo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Carlos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Carlos Costa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Honorato Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Jacinto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San José Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Rafael Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa María Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taura Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Vinces Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Babahoyo
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Católica Jesús El Buen Pastor | |
| Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Merced | |
| Escuela Dario C Guevara | |
| Gnosis | |
| Iglesia Católica Cristo Resucitado | Babahoyo | |
| Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de El Salto | |
| Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de Fátima | Babahoyo | |
| Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora del Carmen - El Cafetal | |
| Iglesia Católica Sagrada Familia | Babahoyo | |
| Iglesia Católica San José Obrero de Puerta Negra | |
| Iglesia Católica Santa Rita de Cascia | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Cuadrangular La Ventura | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Israel | |
| Santuario Católico María Auxiliadora |
Quick Facts
Around Babahoyo
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Babahoyo?
Babahoyo has a population of 76,279 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 19,070 people per square mile, spread across 4.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Babahoyo?
Babahoyo has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 136.6 inches.