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Balzar, Ecuador
Guayas · Ecuador
Balzar is a mid-size city in Guayas, Ecuador with a population of 40,115. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Balzar
Balzar is a city located in northern Guayas Province, Ecuador, on the Daule River, near Los Ríos Province. It is the seat of Balzar Canton, and the agricultural center in northern Guayas.
People
Climate
| Population | 40,115 |
| Population Density | 57 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.3655°, -79.9051° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Guayas |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 124.5 inches (3,162 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Balzar
Balzar is a mid-size city in Ecuador (Guayas) with a population of 40,115. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 124.5 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in Balzar
Balzar has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.5°C), the coldest is Mar (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 971 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 701.1 sq mi (1,815.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.3655°N, 79.9051°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1933 | ECUADOR | Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (151 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 180 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 182 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 188 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 2.0 in |
Balzar has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in August to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.2") and August the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Balzar
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universidad Agraria del Ecuador | University | - | , |
Schools in Balzar
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Fiscal "Alfredo Veintimilla Moscoso" | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Benigna Pareja de Macías | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio 26 de Septiembre | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Víctor Manuel Rendón | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Ciudad de Balzar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Pablo Nivela Carriel | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Pablo Nivela Carriel | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Luis Godín | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Balzar
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCJB La Voz de los Andes 89.3 FM | christian, christian music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Canela Pichincha | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Canela Pichincha 106.5 FM | chicha, chicha ecuatoriana | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio La Metro Stereo | rock | UNKNOWN | |
| JC La Bruja | música pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Radio Redonda 96.9 Quito | deportes | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Jumbo Deep Radio | deep, deep house | MP3 | |
| area deportiva | deportes | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Nuevo Tiempo 92.1 FM | christian, christian rock | UNKNOWN 64 kbps | |
| PM RADIO Quevedo | decades | MP3 128 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Balzar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central Municipal |
Restaurants in Balzar
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Balzar
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Balzar
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Balzar
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Balzar
45 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Reales Tamarindos Airport | PVO | Medium Airport |
| Agro Aereo Jaramillo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ana María Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Babahoyo North Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Banastru Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Blanca Piedra Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bototillal Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Casa Vinces Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chone Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Costa Azul Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cristal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Batán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Guayabo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Esterito Airport | - | 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 |
| Holandesa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Valdez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Isabel Maria Airport | - | Small Airport |
| KM 35 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cadena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Estrella Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Lolita Airport. | - | Small Airport |
| La Virgen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Loma Larga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Perez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maria Cristina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Martinica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pantalony Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pedro Carbo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quevedo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quevedo North Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Alejandro 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 Simón Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Santa María Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vinces Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wongkinmay Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Balzar
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Católica Narcisa de Jesús - La Victoria | |
| Capilla Católica Virgen de Fátima | |
| Capilla Católica Virgen del Carmen | |
| Iglesia Católica Jesús del Gran Poder | |
| Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de La Nube | Balzar | |
| Iglesia Católica San Jacinto de Balzar | |
| Iglesia San Jacinto de Balzar | |
| Santuario Católico Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Balzar
What is the population of Balzar?
Balzar has a population of 40,115 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 701.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Balzar?
Balzar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 124.5 inches.