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Balsas, Ecuador
El Oro · Ecuador
Balsas is a small city in El Oro, Ecuador with a population of 7,875. Elevation: 2,172 ft (662 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Balsas
Balsas is a town in the south of the El Oro Province in Ecuador. It is the seat of the Balsas Canton. At the time of census 2001 it had a population of 3,110.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,875 |
| Population Density | 295 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,172 ft (662 m) |
| Coordinates | -3.7615°, -79.8242° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | El Oro |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.5 inches (1,053 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Balsas
Balsas is a small city in Ecuador (El Oro) with a population of 7,875. The city sits at an elevation of 2,172 feet (662 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.5 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.4°F |
| 36% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,172 ft (662 m) |
| Area | 26.7 sq mi (69.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 295/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.7615°N, 79.8242°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 | 95 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in |
Balsas has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 73°F in June to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.6") and July the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Balsas
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Heroes de 1941 | College | - | , |
Schools in Balsas
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela de Conducción y Capacitación "Roque Alejandro Apolo Ramírez". | - | - | - | - |
| Luz Victoria Rivera de Mora | - | - | - | - |
| Vicente Anda Aguirre | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Balsas
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Samantha 89.3 FM | music, news | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Balsas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiguo Hospital Americano | ||||
| Degat | ||||
| Magner Turner | ||||
| Museo Municipal | ||||
| The Magnet Turner |
Libraries in Balsas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Balsas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GONET | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Balsas
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Balsas
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Balsas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tienda Rivera |
Stadiums & Teams in Balsas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Balsas
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport | TBP | Medium Airport |
| Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport | MRR | Medium Airport |
| Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport | ETR | Medium Airport |
| Amable Calle Gutierrez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Barbones - Samuel Quimi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carabon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Celia María Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ciudad de Catamayo Airport | LOH | Small Airport |
| La Mina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Loja Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puná Southwest Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Solbananas Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Balsas
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica de Bellamaría | |
| Iglesia Católica Matriz de Balsas | |
| Urna de La Madre de los Desamparados - Mirador |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Balsas
What is the population of Balsas?
Balsas has a population of 7,875 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 295 people per square mile, spread across 26.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Balsas?
Balsas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.5 inches.