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El Carmen, Ecuador

Manabí · Ecuador

El Carmen is a small town in Manabí, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 968 ft (295 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

968 ft Elevation 295 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
174.4 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About El Carmen

El Carmen

El Carmen ist eine Stadt und ein Municipio in der Provinz Manabí von Ecuador. El Carmen ist der Sitz des Kantons El Carmen. Sie liegt im Tiefland westlich der Anden auf einer Höhe von etwa 230 m. El Carmen befindet sich 30 km westlich der Großstadt Santo Domingo de los Colorados. Die Fernstraße E38 führt von Santo Domingo de los Colorados über El Carmen nach Chone. Die Hauptaktivitäten der Stadt sind Landwirtschaft, Handel und Viehzucht.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain174.4 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Coordinates-0.2753°, -79.4622°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceManabí
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation174.4 inches (4,430 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Carmen

El Carmen is a small town in Ecuador (Manabí) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 968 feet (295 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 174.4 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

El Carmen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 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 174.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 968 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average69.5°F
29% above Ecuador avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Area30.8 sq mi (79.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-0.2753°N, 79.4622°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 174.4"
359% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 15.30"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

274 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 16, 2025.

Apr 16, 2016 27 km SSE of Muisne, Ecuador M7.8 89 km
Aug 4, 1998 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M7.2 109 km
May 18, 2016 24 km NW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M6.9 87 km
May 18, 2016 32 km SE of Muisne, Ecuador M6.7 86 km
Sep 2, 1990 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador M6.6 92 km
Sep 28, 2000 45 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.4 125 km
Jul 11, 2016 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M6.3 97 km
Apr 20, 2016 21 km W of Muisne, Ecuador M6.2 131 km
Apr 22, 2016 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 116 km
Apr 20, 2016 10 km N of Muisne, Ecuador M6.0 127 km
Jun 30, 2017 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 115 km
Mar 28, 1996 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador M6.0 117 km
Jul 11, 2016 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M5.9 98 km
Apr 22, 2016 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.9 116 km
Apr 17, 2016 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.8 83 km
Mar 27, 2022 7 km SE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.8 132 km
Apr 23, 2016 26 km W of Muisne, Ecuador M5.7 132 km
Apr 17, 2016 50 km NW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.6 137 km
Apr 19, 2016 3 km S of Muisne, Ecuador M5.6 114 km
Aug 21, 2022 50 km NW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1906 OFF COAST Earthquake 5.0 m 1,000 137 km
2016 OFF COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 663 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (94 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 94 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 94 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 97 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 116 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 123 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 135 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 138 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 140 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 149 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 154 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 155 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 165 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 168 km
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 12.0 in Warmest
February 73°F (23°C) 13.9 in
March 74°F (23°C) 15.3 in Wettest
April 74°F (23°C) 13.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 7.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
July 69°F (20°C) 1.5 in Coldest
August 71°F (21°C) 1.2 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in
October 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
November 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in

El Carmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 78.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (15.3") and August the driest (1.2").

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Colleges & Universities in El Carmen

Institution Type Founded Website
Jesucristo Rey College
UNIVERSIDAD LAICA ELOY ALFARO DE MANABI University Visit →
Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro Extensión El Carmen University Visit →

Schools in El Carmen

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
JESUCRISTO REY
Unidad Educativa Dr. Manuel Antonio Franco Perez
Esc. Republica de Canada
Unidad Educativa El Carmen
Unidad educativa "Arturo montesinos malo"
UNIDAD EDUCATIVA TACIO CASTILLO DÍAZ
UNIDAD EDUCATIVA 3 DE JULIO PABELLÓN 1
UNIDAD EDUCATIVA 3 DE JULIO PABELLÓN 2
Unidad Educativa Luis Aveiga Barberan
Escuela Sebastian Guillen
Universidad LAICA "Eloy Alfaro" Ext. En El Carmen, Granja Experimental Río Suma
Unidad Educativa José Ramón Z. B.
Unidad Educativa José Ramón Zambrano Bravo
Unidad Educativa Maria Olimpio de Argudo
Unidad Educativa "Reinaldo Chiriboga"
Unidad Educativa Maranatha
Escuela Tasio Castillo
Colegio Patria Nueva
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Radio Stations near El Carmen

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Nueva Unica AAC+ 32 kbps
Flama Plus 104.5 FM entretenimiento, information MP3 192 kbps

Farmers Markets in El Carmen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
8 DE OCTUBRE
Mercado

Hotels in El Carmen

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Andrade
Hotel Andrade
Hotel Guayaquil
Hotel Puerta de Oro
San Miguel
办公室附近hotel

Restaurants in El Carmen

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar picanteria Pajaro Rojo
Búho Grill Bar
El July 2
Las Carnes Ahumadas
Mr. Buffalo
Oro verde
Santas Alitas

Cafes in El Carmen

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería Noemí
Noemí cafetería
Parilladas "O, que ricas"
Waffles & Coffee

Theatres in El Carmen

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Plaza Civica

Monuments in El Carmen

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Etnias Carmenses
Los caídos
Monumento a la Santísima Virgen del Carmen

Veterinaries in El Carmen

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agroveterinary La Finca

Bus Stations in El Carmen

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Provisional de El Carmen
Terminal Terrestre El Carmen

Gas Stations in El Carmen

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Andrades
EC #4421278489
P&S
P&S
Petroecuador
Petroworld
Puma

Banks in El Carmen

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BANECUADOR B. P
Bolivariano
El Fomento
El Solidario
La Benefica
Pichincha

Shopping Malls in El Carmen

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial El Carmen
El Muelle

Stadiums & Teams in El Carmen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Carmen

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Agro Aereo Jaramillo AirportSmall Airport
Ana María AirportSmall Airport
Chone AirportSmall Airport
Coaque AirportSmall Airport
Costa Azul AirstripSmall Airport
Cristal AirportSmall Airport
El Guayabo AirportSmall Airport
Esterito AirportSmall Airport
Holandesa AirportSmall Airport
Km 192 AirportSmall Airport
KM 35 AirportSmall Airport
Km 60 AirportSmall Airport
La Cadena AirportSmall Airport
La Celeste Airport.Small Airport
Los Perez AirportSmall Airport
Molaute AirstripSmall Airport
Pantalony AirportSmall Airport
Pedernales AirportSmall Airport
Quevedo AirportSmall Airport
Quevedo North AirportSmall Airport
San Alejandro AirportSmall Airport
San Simón AirstripSmall Airport
Santo Domingo de Los Colorados AirportSmall Airport
Silok AirportSmall Airport
Wongkinmay AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in El Carmen

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Subcentro de Salud Nueva Aurora

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Carmen

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Perpetuo Socorro
Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora del Carmen | El Carmen
Iglesia Maranatha

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
245 m (804 ft)
Postal Code
EC130450
Website
elcarmen.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 El Carmen

What is the weather like in El Carmen?

El Carmen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 174.4 inches.

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