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Balao, Ecuador
Guayas · Ecuador
Balao is a small city in Guayas, Ecuador with a population of 12,205. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Balao
Balao is a town located in southern Guayas, Ecuador, near Azuay and El Oro provinces. It is the seat of Balao Canton, created in 1987.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,205 |
| Population Density | 17,949 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | -2.9106°, -79.8151° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Guayas |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 29.3 inches (745 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Balao
Balao is a small city in Ecuador (Guayas) with a population of 12,205. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in Balao
Balao has an average annual temperature of 24.5°C (76°F). The hottest month is Feb (25.3°C), the coldest is Nov (23.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 583 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 17,949/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.9106°N, 79.8151°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1953 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 6 | 103 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (183 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 1.0 in |
Balao has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in September to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (0.6").
Schools in Balao
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNH Mundo de Ilusiones | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Joaquin Gallegos Lara | - | - | - | - |
| UNIDAD EDUCATIVA"SABINO EIPACIO ROSALES PANCHANA" | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Balao
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| MERCADO MUNICIPAL DEL CANTÓN BALAO | |||||
| Mercado Nuevo |
Hotels in Balao
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Balao
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Balao
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Balao
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Balao
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Balao
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport | TBP | Medium Airport |
| Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport | ETR | Medium Airport |
| Aerocisne Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Agroazucar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Agromarina Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Aguayo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Alba Elena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Algarrobo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Amable Calle Gutierrez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aquapesca Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Barbones - Samuel Quimi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Brisas del Mar Airstrip. | - | Small Airport |
| Calademar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Calica Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Camacongo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Camaguay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carabon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carmita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Celia María Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cerro Azul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chongón Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Colas de Oro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Darsacom Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Delfines Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dualar Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| El Morro Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| El Piedrero Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Exportamar Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fumipalma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guabital Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Josema Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Joya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Maria Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Mina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Puntilla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Langosmar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Peñas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Loma Alta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Rebeldes Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Maragrosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Matorrillos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| NIRSA Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Payo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pechichal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Playas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Posorja Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Probana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puná Southwest Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Roble Mar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Andres Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Balao
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia Católica San Antonio de Padua - Balao | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal Unida del Ecuador | |
| IGLESIA SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Balao |
Quick Facts
🇪🇨 About Ecuador
Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Balao
What is the population of Balao?
Balao has a population of 12,205 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 17,949 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Balao?
Balao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.3 inches.