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Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador
Manabí · Ecuador
Bahía de Caráquez is a mid-size city in Manabí, Ecuador with a population of 37,056. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bahía de Caráquez
Bahía de Caráquez, officially known as San Antonio de Caraquez and founded under the name of Villa de San Antonio de la Bahía de Caráquez or simply known today as Bahía, formerly called Bahía de los Caras during the period of the Spanish conquest, is a coastal city belonging to the Sucre county, in the Ecuadorian province of Manabí. The city is located on a sandy peninsula on the country's western coast at the mouth of the Río Chone and has considerable tourism infrastructure that positions it as the main regional town. It has seen significant development during the last 15 to 20 years, particularly because it has become a vacation destination for people from Quito and Guayaquil. The city is located one hour north of the city of Manta and in the pre-Columbian era was host to the ancient Indian city of Caran. Across the bay is the town of San Vicente.
People
Climate
| Population | 37,056 |
| Population Density | 404 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.6003°, -80.4244° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Manabí |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.0 inches (558 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bahía de Caráquez
Bahía de Caráquez is a mid-size city in Ecuador (Manabí) with a population of 37,056. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in Bahía de Caráquez
Bahía de Caráquez has an average annual temperature of 24.9°C (77°F). The hottest month is Feb (26°C), the coldest is Sep (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 854 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.7°F |
| 42% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 91.8 sq mi (237.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 404/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.6003°N, 80.4244°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.6 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2016 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 663 | 123 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (190 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in |
Bahía de Caráquez has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in August to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and November the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Bahía de Caráquez
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSIDAD LAICA ELOY ALFARO DE MANABI | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Bahía de Caráquez
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Nacional Eloy Alfaro | — | — | — | — |
| Dr. Octavio Viteri | — | — | — | — |
| La Inmaculada | — | — | — | — |
| Pablo Zamora Salgado | — | — | — | — |
| Vicente Alejandro Hurtado Polit | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bahía de Caráquez
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIBLU FM 88.9 | deportes, entretenimiento | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| la voz del Tomebamba | 70s disco, musica | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio Coqueta 96.5 FM | — | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Radio Ultimito Mix | bachata, baladas | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Modelo 97.7 FM | hits, merengue | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Bahía de Caráquez
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro cultural Museo Orígenes Arte Café | ||||
| Museo Bahia de Caraquez |
Hotels in Bahía de Caráquez
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bahía de Caráquez
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bahía de Caráquez
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bahía de Caráquez
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bahía de Caráquez
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Bahía de Caráquez
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bahía de Caráquez
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bahía de Caráquez
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Bahía de Caráquez
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Bahía de Caráquez
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eloy Alfaro International Airport | MEC | Medium Airport |
| Reales Tamarindos Airport | PVO | Medium Airport |
| Chone Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coaque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Gran Chaparral Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jama Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jipijapa Airport | JIP | Small Airport |
| Los Perales Airport | BHA | Small Airport |
| Pedernales Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Honorato Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bahía de Caráquez
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| OFICINA DE CORREOS |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bahía de Caráquez
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Casa de Avivamiento | |
| Iglesia Católica La Merced |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Bahía de Caráquez
What is the population of Bahía de Caráquez?
Bahía de Caráquez has a population of 37,056 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 404 people per square mile, spread across 91.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bahía de Caráquez?
Bahía de Caráquez 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 75°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.