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Colón, Ecuador

Manabí · Ecuador

Colón is a small town in Manabí, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 262 ft (80 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

262 ft Elevation 80 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
73.0 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Colón

Colón

Portoviejo, also known as San Gregorio de Portoviejo, is a city in Ecuador, and the capital of the Province of Manabí, located about 30 km (19 mi) from the Pacific coast. It is still known as the city of the "Royal Tamarind Trees" due to the former Tamarind plantations in the area.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain73.0 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Coordinates-1.1130°, -80.4139°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceManabí
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation73.0 inches (1,854 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Colón

Colón is a small town in Ecuador (Manabí) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet (80 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.0 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Climate in Colón

Colón has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 669 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 117.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 154.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 183.7
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 86.1
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 42.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 16.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 3.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 2.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 4.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 12.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 41.9
Colón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 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 73.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.8°F
42% above Ecuador avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area18.2 sq mi (47.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-1.1130°N, 80.4139°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.0"
92% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

358 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.7 on Jun 27, 2025.

Aug 4, 1998 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M7.2 58 km
Sep 2, 1990 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador M6.6 109 km
Sep 28, 2000 45 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.4 102 km
Aug 5, 1996 24 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador M6.3 118 km
Jan 28, 2005 51 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador M6.2 83 km
Mar 31, 2019 31 km N of Santa Elena, Ecuador M6.2 102 km
Jan 24, 2005 23 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M6.1 50 km
Jan 28, 2005 90 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador M6.1 121 km
Jan 21, 2005 21 km WSW of Montecristi, Ecuador M6.0 46 km
Jun 30, 2017 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 93 km
Apr 22, 2016 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 92 km
Apr 22, 2016 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.9 93 km
Jan 24, 2005 37 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M5.8 64 km
Apr 17, 2016 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.8 84 km
Jan 30, 2005 43 km WNW of Manta, Ecuador M5.7 81 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 124 km
Jan 24, 2005 26 km ESE of Santa Elena, Ecuador M5.6 138 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 146 km
Apr 17, 2016 50 km NW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.6 103 km
Feb 17, 2005 50 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador M5.5 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1933 ECUADOR Earthquake 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (196 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 4.9 in
February 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in
March 78°F (25°C) 7.5 in Warmest, Wettest
April 78°F (25°C) 4.5 in
May 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
August 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
October 74°F (24°C) 0.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
December 76°F (24°C) 1.0 in

Colón has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 74°F in August to 78°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.5") and August the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Colón

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
DIBLU FM 88.9 deportes, entretenimiento AAC+ 32 kbps
la voz del Tomebamba 70s disco, musica AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Coqueta 96.5 FM AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Ultimito Mix bachata, baladas AAC+ 96 kbps
Modelo 97.7 FM hits, merengue MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Colón

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eloy Alfaro Museum
Hojas Jaboncillo
Hojas Jaboncillo
Museo Cancebí
Museo Portoviejo
Museo Portoviejo

Libraries in Colón

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Visquije0.0
Biblioteca Estudiantil0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Pedro Elio Cevallos Ponce0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Pedro Elio Cevallos Ponce0.0
La casa de Horacio0.0
La casa de Horacio0.0

Farmers Markets in Colón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Camal Municipal
Camal Municipal
Comerciantes Alajuela
Comerciantes Alajuela
Comerciantes Alajuela
Comerciantes Alajuela
Comercios Alajuela
FRIGO XPRESS
FRIGO XPRESS
Mercado Central de Jipijapa
MERCADO DE ABASTOS
Mercado de Productos Agricolas AGRORE Y RCAFUERTE
Mercado de Productos Agricolas AGRORE Y RCAFUERTE
Mercado Municipal 2
Mercado Municipal 2
Mercado Municipal N1
Mercado Municipal nº2
Mercado nº1 (provisional)
Mercado nº1 (provisional)

Restaurants in Colón

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ASADOS "FICO"
Comedor "Dos Hermanos"
Comedor Andres
Comedor Bachita
La Cachoza De Rodri
La Ramada
Limón
Tacos y Wraos RAFA

Cafes in Colón

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bocaditos Doña Tere

Gas Stations in Colón

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bomba de Gasolina Colón
Galarza KGT e Hijos

Shopping Malls in Colón

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

COMISARIATO HURONA MARKET

Breweries in Colón

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Depósito de Cervezas ALEX
Depósito de Cervezas El Punto

Stadiums & Teams in Colón

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Colón

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Eloy Alfaro International AirportMECMedium Airport
Reales Tamarindos AirportPVOMedium Airport
Chone AirportSmall Airport
Guale AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Gran Chaparral AirportSmall Airport
Jipijapa AirportJIPSmall Airport
Los Perales AirportBHASmall Airport
Manglaralto AirportSmall Airport
Pedro Carbo AirportSmall Airport
San Honorato AirportSmall Airport
Vinces AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Colón

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitacion Fisica
CENTRO MEDICO
Centro Oftalmologico Cueva Vision
Clínica de la mujer
Clinica Garcia
Clínica Santa Margarita
Dr. Cesar Flores Plaza HepaGastroenterologo
Dr. Harold Cedeño Macías (cardiólogo)
PortoSalud
SubCentro de salud EL PROGRESO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Colón

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Católica Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Capilla Católica Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Capilla Católica San Ignacio
Capilla Católica San Miguel Arcángel
Capilla Católica San Pedro y San Pablo - El Limón
Capilla Católica Santa Cruz
Gruta Virgen De Guadalupe
Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles
Iglesia Católica San Martín de Porres
Iglesia Católica San Rafael de Colón
Iglesia Católica San Roque
Iglesia Cristiana La Cantera Movimiento Misionero Mundial
Iglesia Evangélica Misionera Pentecostés HOREB "EL CADY"
Iglesia San Martín de Porres
Salón de los Testigos de Jehova

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
53 m (174 ft)
Area
47.2 km² (18.2 mi²)
Founded
1535
Postal Code
EC130150
Website
portoviejo.gob.ec
Twinned With
Barakaldo

🇪🇨 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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What is the weather like in Colón?

Colón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 73.0 inches.

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