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Chone, Ecuador

Manabí · Ecuador

Chone is a mid-size city in Manabí, Ecuador with a population of 44,751. Elevation: 335 ft (102 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

44,751 Population 87/sq mi density
335 ft Elevation 102 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
117.9 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Chone

Chone

Chone is a city in the province of Manabí in Ecuador. It is located in Ecuador's low-lying coastal region and plays an important role as a transportation hub. It is about seven hours by bus from the capital city of Quito.

People

Population44,751
Density87/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain117.9 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Population44,751
Population Density87 / sq mi
Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Coordinates-0.6985°, -80.0925°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceManabí
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation117.9 inches (2,994 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chone

Chone is a mid-size city in Ecuador (Manabí) with a population of 44,751. The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet (102 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 117.9 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Climate in Chone

Chone has an average annual temperature of 25.4°C (78°F). The hottest month is Sep (26.2°C), the coldest is Jun (24.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1479 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 21.4° / 32.8° 292.2
Feb 25.3°C / 78°F 21.8° / 30.9° 252.7
Mar 25.2°C / 77°F 21.7° / 30.9° 289.6
Apr 25.1°C / 77°F 21.4° / 30.8° 222.6
May 24.9°C / 77°F 20.9° / 30.8° 131.9
Jun 24.5°C / 76°F 20° / 30.9° 82.2
Jul 24.9°C / 77°F 19.9° / 33.3° 31.2
Aug 25.7°C / 78°F 19.9° / 35.5° 14.1
Sep 26.2°C / 79°F 20.2° / 36.1° 13.7
Oct 26.2°C / 79°F 20.8° / 36° 32.8
Nov 25.9°C / 79°F 20.4° / 35.1° 27.9
Dec 25.8°C / 78°F 20.9° / 35° 87.7
Chone has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 117.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.5°F
38% above Ecuador avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Area516.6 sq mi (1,338.0 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates-0.6985°N, 80.0925°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 117.9"
210% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 11.42"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

347 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 M7.8 122 km
Aug 4, 1998 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M7.2 35 km
May 18, 2016 24 km NW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M6.9 143 km
May 18, 2016 32 km SE of Muisne, Ecuador M6.7 130 km
Sep 2, 1990 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador M6.6 65 km
Sep 28, 2000 45 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.4 77 km
Jan 28, 2005 51 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador M6.2 126 km
Apr 20, 2016 21 km W of Muisne, Ecuador M6.2 149 km
Jan 24, 2005 23 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M6.1 107 km
Jan 21, 2005 21 km WSW of Montecristi, Ecuador M6.0 95 km
Apr 22, 2016 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 64 km
Jun 30, 2017 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 64 km
Apr 22, 2016 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.9 65 km
Jan 24, 2005 37 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M5.8 120 km
Apr 17, 2016 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.8 37 km
Apr 23, 2016 26 km W of Muisne, Ecuador M5.7 147 km
Jan 30, 2005 43 km WNW of Manta, Ecuador M5.7 109 km
Apr 19, 2016 3 km S of Muisne, Ecuador M5.6 142 km
Apr 17, 2016 50 km NW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.6 85 km
Dec 16, 1996 near the coast of Ecuador M5.5 87 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 663 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 153 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 169 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 176 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 184 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 8.5 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 10.5 in
March 79°F (26°C) 11.4 in Warmest, Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in
May 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in
June 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
August 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in
October 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
December 78°F (25°C) 1.5 in

Chone has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.4") and August the driest (0.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Chone

Institution Type Founded Website
Colegio Magaly Masson University - ,
Dr. Arnaldo Calderón Coello College - ,
ESCUELA SUPERIOR POLITECNICA AGROPECUARIA DE MANABI University - Visit →
PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DEL ECUADOR University - Visit →
PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DEL ECUADOR University - Visit →
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Sede Regional de Manabí Extención Chone University - ,
Unidad Educativa Dr. College - ,
Unidad Educativa Particular Aristos College - ,
Unidad Educativa Particular Maria Luisa Aldaz Romo College - ,
Unidad Educativa Particular Mater Misericordiae College - ,
Unidad Educativa San Cayetano de Chone College - ,
Unidad Educativa Santa Rita College - ,
UNIVERSIDAD LAICA ELOY ALFARO DE MANABI University - Visit →
Universidad Layca Eloy Alfaro University - ,

Schools in Chone

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo El Bejucal - - - -
CAMILO DELGADO - - - -
Unidad Educativa Trajano Centeno - - - -
Colegio Técnico Agropecuario Doctor Odilón Gómez Andrade - - - -
Unidad Educativa Raymundo Aveiga - - - -
Centro Educativo el Bejucal - - - -
Colegio Nacional Amazonas - - - -
Colegio Unidad Educativa Eloy Alfaro - - - -
Colegio Augusto Solórzano Hoyos - - - -
Colegio Sta. Marianita de Jesús - - - -
Escuela Abdón Calderón - - - -
Escuela - - - -
Colegio Eugenio Espejo - - - -
Lev vigotsky - - - -
Unidad Educativa Anibal Andrade Solórzano - - - -
Unidad Educativa Manabí - - - -
Unidad Educativa Delbert Velazques A - - - -
Esc. Jeremias Velazques - - - -
Escuela de Practica Docente Aurelio Salazar - - - -
Escuela Fiscal Mixta Ibarra #2 Santa Rita - - - -
U.E. Plutarco Arteaga - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chone

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 Chone

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AMASH
Atahualpa de oro
Chonanas
Hostal Chuno
Hostal Posada
Hotel victoria

Restaurants in Chone

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asados El Mocho
Cat Refugio
Cevicheria Neptuno
El Pez Azul
Heladeria Mora
La fábrica de postres!
Los Gemelos
Sport Grill casa club
Tino Ranking

Cafes in Chone

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mona House Cafe
Pasteles y Pastelillos Mathias Bar

Monuments in Chone

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monumento de los Raidistas

Clinics in Chone

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Metrodial

Veterinaries in Chone

9 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro Veterinario Huellitas
Centro Veterinario My Dog Tor Dr. Michael Cedeño
Centro Veterinario peluditos
Consultorio Veterinario Dr. Miller
Consultorio Veterinario Schnauzer Chone
Consultorio Veterinario Solocam Dr. Solorzano Ocampo Silvio Mauricio Chone
Mican Pets Dr. Vera Andrade Kevin Eduardo
Veterinaria Chonepac
Veterinaria Joe Chone

Bus Stations in Chone

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Terrestre

Gas Stations in Chone

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EC #3689917078
EC #8745625720
Gasolinera
Gasolinera Los Pits
P&S
P&S

Banks in Chone

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Guayaquil
Banco del Pichincha
BANECUADOR CHONE
Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Chone Ltda.

Shopping Malls in Chone

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

APRONAM

Airports Near Chone

29 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
Bototillal Airstrip-Small Airport
Casa Vinces Airport-Small Airport
Chone Airport-Small Airport
Coaque Airport-Small Airport
Cristal 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
KM 35 Airport-Small Airport
Km 60 Airport-Small Airport
La Cadena Airport-Small Airport
La Celeste Airport.-Small Airport
La Virgen Airport-Small Airport
Los Perales AirportBHASmall Airport
Los Perez Airport-Small Airport
Maria Cristina Airport-Small Airport
Quevedo Airport-Small Airport
Quevedo North Airport-Small Airport
San Alejandro Airport-Small Airport
San Honorato Airport-Small Airport
San Simón Airstrip-Small Airport
Silok Airport-Small Airport
Wongkinmay Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chone

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Católica Santa Gema Galgani
Gnosis
Iglesia Católica San Antonio de Padua - Chone
Iglesia Católica San Cayetano
Iglesia Católica Santa María Bernarda | Chone
Iglesia Católica Santa Rita de Cascia | Chone
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, San Antonio

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
17 m (56 ft)
Founded
1735
Postal Code
EC130350
Website
chone.gob.ec

🇪🇨 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 Chone

What is the population of Chone?

Chone has a population of 44,751 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 87 people per square mile, spread across 516.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chone?

Chone has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 117.9 inches.

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