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El Empalme, Ecuador
Guayas · Ecuador
El Empalme is a mid-size city in Guayas, Ecuador with a population of 48,754. Elevation: 348 ft (106 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
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About El Empalme
El Empalme is a town in Guayas, Ecuador, near Los Ríos and Manabí provinces. It is the seat of El Empalme Canton, the northernmost canton in Guayas, created in 1971.
People
Climate
| Population | 48,754 |
| Population Density | 604 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.0449°, -79.6384° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Guayas |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 175.9 inches (4,469 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Empalme
El Empalme is a mid-size city in Ecuador (Guayas) with a population of 48,754. The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet (106 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 175.9 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in El Empalme
El Empalme 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 2539 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Area | 80.8 sq mi (209.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 604/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.0449°N, 79.6384°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (111 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 137 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 140 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 151 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 171 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 178 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 178 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 179 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 14.3 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 16.4 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 16.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 5.1 in |
El Empalme has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in August to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 76.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (16.9") and August the driest (0.3").
Schools in El Empalme
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unidad Educativa Nuestra Señora de Fátima | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa “Renán Olmedo” | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa “El Empalme” | — | — | — | — |
| Guayas y Quil | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Melvin Jones | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa 29 de Septiembre | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Isabel Martha Luque de Ponce | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Soldado Monje | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad educativa Guayas y Quil | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Fiscal "José María Velasco Ibarra" | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Soldado Monge | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Basica Cristobal Colon | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Basica Antonio Jose de Sucre | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near El Empalme
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 El Empalme
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEGARIEGO | |||||
| MERCADO DE MARISCOS | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercano Municipal Nro. 2 |
Hotels in El Empalme
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in El Empalme
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in El Empalme
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in El Empalme
6 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Empalme
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in El Empalme
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in El Empalme
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in El Empalme
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Empalme
33 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Agro Aereo Jaramillo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ana María Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Babahoyo North Airport | — | 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 Guayabo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Esterito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guale Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Clementina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Gran Chaparral Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Julia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Holandesa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| KM 35 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Km 60 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 |
| Quevedo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quevedo North Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Alejandro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Honorato Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Simón Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Vinces Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wongkinmay Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in El Empalme
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Salud 20 febrero | ||
| CLÍNICA GUAYAQUIL | ||
| Clínica Maternidad LA CIGUEÑA | ||
| CLÍNICA MATERNIDAD SANTA MARIANITA | ||
| CLÍNICA MODERNA | ||
| Clínica Muñoz | ||
| Clínica Sudamericana | ||
| DAVIDA |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Empalme
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Católica Nuestra Señora de La Inmaculada Concepción | |
| Español | |
| Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de Fátima | El Empalme | |
| Iglesia Católica San Lorenzo |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
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What is the population of El Empalme?
El Empalme has a population of 48,754 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 604 people per square mile, spread across 80.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Empalme?
El Empalme has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 175.9 inches.