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Calceta, Ecuador

Manabí · Ecuador

Calceta is a small city in Manabí, Ecuador with a population of 17,286. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

17,286 Population 6,726/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
117.1 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Calceta

Calceta is a town in the Manabí province of Ecuador.
Situated on the banks of the Carrizal river, and surrounded by a valley of the same name, Calceta is a center of trade and services for the north-central zone of Manabí. It has a dozen high schools and more than twenty schools. 3 kilometres away is the Escuela Superior Politécnica de Manabí (ESPAM), a modern agricultural and environmental university.

People

Population17,286
Density6,726/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain117.1 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population17,286
Population Density6,726 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates-0.8458°, -80.1639°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceManabí
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation117.1 inches (2,974 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Calceta

Calceta is a small city in Ecuador (Manabí) with a population of 17,286. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 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 117.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Climate in Calceta

Calceta has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is Sep (27.7°C), the coldest is Jun (25.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1219 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.5°C / 80°F 21.5° / 35.5° 269.1
Feb 26°C / 79°F 21.9° / 33.2° 228.3
Mar 25.7°C / 78°F 21.8° / 32.4° 242.4
Apr 25.8°C / 78°F 21.4° / 32.8° 171.3
May 25.9°C / 79°F 20.9° / 33.4° 92.6
Jun 25.7°C / 78°F 20.1° / 34° 68.4
Jul 26.4°C / 80°F 20.2° / 36.5° 21.8
Aug 27.3°C / 81°F 20.3° / 38.2° 8.1
Sep 27.7°C / 82°F 20.5° / 38.5° 8.3
Oct 27.6°C / 82°F 21.2° / 38.6° 18.3
Nov 27.1°C / 81°F 20.9° / 37.4° 18.9
Dec 27°C / 81°F 21.1° / 37.3° 71.9
Calceta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 117.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Ecuador avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density6,726/sq mi
Coordinates-0.8458°N, 80.1639°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 117.1"
208% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 12.24"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

341 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 23, 2025.

Apr 16, 2016 27 km SSE of Muisne, Ecuador M7.8 139 km
Aug 4, 1998 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M7.2 38 km
May 18, 2016 32 km SE of Muisne, Ecuador M6.7 147 km
Sep 2, 1990 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador M6.6 79 km
Sep 28, 2000 45 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.4 84 km
Jan 28, 2005 51 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador M6.2 114 km
Mar 31, 2019 31 km N of Santa Elena, Ecuador M6.2 142 km
Jan 24, 2005 23 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M6.1 90 km
Apr 22, 2016 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 72 km
Jun 30, 2017 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 72 km
Jan 21, 2005 21 km WSW of Montecristi, Ecuador M6.0 81 km
Apr 22, 2016 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.9 73 km
Jan 24, 2005 37 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M5.8 103 km
Apr 17, 2016 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.8 51 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 139 km
Jan 30, 2005 43 km WNW of Manta, Ecuador M5.7 100 km
Apr 17, 2016 50 km NW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.6 90 km
Jul 8, 2016 47 km WNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.5 87 km
Dec 16, 1996 near the coast of Ecuador M5.5 92 km
Feb 17, 2005 50 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador M5.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 663 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (163 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 163 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 181 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 190 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 9.0 in
February 77°F (25°C) 11.2 in
March 78°F (26°C) 12.2 in Wettest
April 78°F (26°C) 7.5 in
May 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 2.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
December 76°F (25°C) 1.7 in

Calceta has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in August to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.2") and August the driest (0.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Calceta

Institution Type Founded Website
Unidad Educativa Sebastián Muñoz College - ,

Schools in Calceta

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Guardería "Los Loritos" - - - -
Ovidio Decroly - - - -
26 de Septiembre - - - -
10 de Agosto - - - -
PABLO VI - - - -
MERCEDES - - - -
JOSE DE SAN MARTIN - - - -
Atahualpa - - - -
UNIDAD EDUCATIVA FISCAL DR WILFRIDO LOOR MOREIRA - - - -
Sindicato de Choferes Profesionales - - - -
VICENTE LEON - - - -
Campus ESPAM MFL - - - -
Campus ESPAM MFL - - - -
Jardín de Infantes "Amado Quiroz" - - - -
Unidad Educativa Francisco González Álava - - - -
Centro de Educación Inicial Lidice - - - -
Unidad Educativa Monserrate Alava de González - - - -
Unidad Educativa Simón Bolivar - - - -
Unidad Educativa 13 de Octubre - - - -
SIMON BOLIVAR - - - -
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Radio Stations near Calceta

12 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
DIBLU FM 88.9 deportes, entretenimiento AAC+ 32 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
la voz del Tomebamba 70s disco, musica AAC+ 32 kbps
area deportiva deportes AAC 128 kbps
Radio Coqueta 96.5 FM - AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Nuevo Tiempo 92.1 FM christian, christian rock UNKNOWN 64 kbps

Hotels in Calceta

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cacao
Carrizal Inn
Galicia

Restaurants in Calceta

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alitas
Embassy restaurant
Encebollados "Guayaco"
Encebollados "La Polla"
Los Platanales
Paradero Las Banderas
Quinta "El Rocío"

Cafes in Calceta

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CAFETERIA

Monuments in Calceta

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monumento al Balsero del Carrizal

Veterinaries in Calceta

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr Juan Carlos Faubla
Dr. Roberto Ferrin Animal Home Centro Veterinario
Veterinaria D'pelos Dr. Julio Velasquez

Bus Stations in Calceta

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EC #1488761199
Terminal Terrestre

Gas Stations in Calceta

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EC #5143304621
EC #6514105185
gasolinera Petrolríos

Banks in Calceta

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Pichincha
Cooperativa Calceta

Gyms in Calceta

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EC #13647059574

Airports Near Calceta

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Eloy Alfaro International AirportMECMedium Airport
Reales Tamarindos AirportPVOMedium Airport
Agro Aereo Jaramillo Airport-Small Airport
Ana María Airport-Small Airport
Casa Vinces Airport-Small Airport
Chone Airport-Small Airport
El Guayabo Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda Gran Chaparral Airport-Small Airport
Holandesa Airport-Small Airport
Jama Airport-Small Airport
Jipijapa AirportJIPSmall Airport
La Cadena Airport-Small Airport
La Estrella Airport-Small Airport
La Virgen Airport-Small Airport
Loma Larga Airport-Small Airport
Los Perales AirportBHASmall Airport
Maria Cristina Airport-Small Airport
Quevedo Airport-Small Airport
Quevedo North Airport-Small Airport
San Honorato Airport-Small Airport
Wongkinmay Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Calceta

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Adventista "Ines Moreno"
Iglesia Adventista del séptimo día "San Bartolo"
Iglesia Católica María Auxiliadora de Quiroga
Iglesia Católica San Agustín | Calceta

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
23 m (75 ft)
Area
6.7 km² (2.6 mi²)
Postal Code
130250
Website
gadbolivar.gob.ec/turismo/

🇪🇨 About Ecuador

Capital Quito
Population 17,084,357
Area 283,560 km²
GDP (USD) $121,147,057,000
GDP per capita $6,738
HDI 0.765
Life expectancy 77.4 years
Internet users 72.7%
Urban population 63.1%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +593
TLD .ec
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Ecuador

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 International Workers' Day International Workers' Day
May 24 The Battle of Pichincha Batalla de Pichincha
Aug 10 Declaration of Independence of Quito Primer Grito de Independencia
Oct 9 Independence of Guayaquil Independencia de Guayaquil
Nov 2 All Souls' Day Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos
Nov 3 Independence of Cuenca Independencia de Cuenca
Dec 25 Christmas Day Día de Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Calceta

What is the population of Calceta?

Calceta has a population of 17,286 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 6,726 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Calceta?

Calceta 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 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 117.1 inches.

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