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El Esfuerzo, Ecuador

Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas · Ecuador

El Esfuerzo is a small town in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 955 ft (291 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

955 ft Elevation 291 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
174.4 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About El Esfuerzo

El Esfuerzo

El Esfuerzo ist eine Ortschaft und eine Parroquia rural im Kanton Santo Domingo der ecuadorianischen Provinz Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas. Die Parroquia besitzt eine Fläche von 281,2 km². Die Einwohnerzahl lag im Jahr 2010 bei 5763.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain174.4 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Coordinates-0.4165°, -79.2756°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceSanto Domingo de los Tsáchilas
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation174.4 inches (4,430 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Esfuerzo

El Esfuerzo is a small town in Ecuador (Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 955 feet (291 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 174.4 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

El Esfuerzo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 60°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 955 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above Ecuador avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Area30.8 sq mi (79.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-0.4165°N, 79.2756°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 174.4"
359% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 13.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

239 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 M7.8 114 km
Aug 4, 1998 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M7.2 126 km
May 18, 2016 24 km NW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M6.9 108 km
May 18, 2016 32 km SE of Muisne, Ecuador M6.7 110 km
Sep 2, 1990 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador M6.6 116 km
Sep 28, 2000 45 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.4 147 km
Jul 11, 2016 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M6.3 118 km
Jun 30, 2017 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 136 km
Mar 28, 1996 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador M6.0 91 km
Apr 22, 2016 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 137 km
Apr 22, 2016 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.9 137 km
Jul 11, 2016 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M5.9 119 km
Apr 17, 2016 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.8 103 km
Apr 19, 2016 3 km S of Muisne, Ecuador M5.6 139 km
Aug 25, 1996 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.5 100 km
Apr 17, 2016 near the coast of Ecuador M5.5 133 km
Jan 31, 2025 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador M5.5 140 km
Jan 31, 2017 28 km S of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.5 132 km
Jun 1, 2004 29 km SSW of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.4 135 km
Aug 4, 1998 3 km ESE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.4 127 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 663 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 68 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 74 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 80 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 98 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 104 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 114 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 126 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 127 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 130 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 142 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 143 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 148 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 152 km
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 169 km
Sumaco Stratovolcano 3,990 m (13,091 ft) 1895 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 10.8 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 12.5 in
March 67°F (19°C) 13.8 in Wettest
April 67°F (19°C) 12.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 6.8 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
July 60°F (15°C) 1.6 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in Driest
September 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
November 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
December 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in

El Esfuerzo has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 75.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.8") and August the driest (1.4").

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Schools in El Esfuerzo

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela John F. Kennedy
Colegio Luis Isch Chiriboga
Escuela Juan León Larrea
Escuela Adolfo Serrano Duque
Escuela Ciudad de Macará
Unidad Educativa El Esfuerzo
Escuela Rio Marañón
Escuela Carchi
Escuela Ciudad de Portoviejo
Escuela Juan de Velasco
Escuela Julio César Larrea
Manuel Ribadeneira
Escuela Clemente Yerovi Indaburo
Escuela Remigio Romero
Escuela Francisco Febres Cordero
Escuela Río Curaray
Escuela Simón Bolívar
Escuela República de Alemania
Escuela Mirador del Baba
Colegio Palmar del Bimbe
Asaad Bucaram
Ciudad de Azogues
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Radio Stations near El Esfuerzo

2 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in El Esfuerzo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fundacion Guayasamin
Fundacion Guayasamin
Museo Etnografico Tsáchila
Museo Etnografico Tsáchila

Libraries in El Esfuerzo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in El Esfuerzo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro de Capacitación Artesanal Santa Martha
Centro de Capacitación Artesanal Santa Martha
Mercado
Mercado 10 de Agosto
Mercado 10 de Agosto
Mercado 17 de Diciembre
Mercado ambulante Río Pupusa
Mercado ambulante Río Pupusa
Mercado frutero
Mercado frutero
Mercado Mayorista Costa Sierra
Mercado Mayorista Municipal
Mercado Municipal 29 de Diciembre
Mercado Union y Progreso

Restaurants in El Esfuerzo

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comedor principal
Restaurant VIA
RESTAURANTE "MI CASA"

Gas Stations in El Esfuerzo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EC #1569800229

Stadiums & Teams in El Esfuerzo

TeamLeagueDivision
Cancha Fútbol UE Alessandro Volta
Estadio
Estadio 30 de Junio
Estadio Deportivo Santa Martha
Estadio Nuevo Santo Domingo

Airports Near El Esfuerzo

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cotopaxi International AirportLTXMedium Airport
Agro Aereo Jaramillo AirportSmall Airport
Ana María 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
Quevedo AirportSmall Airport
Quevedo North AirportSmall Airport
San Alejandro AirportSmall Airport
San Honorato AirportSmall Airport
San Simón AirstripSmall Airport
Santo Domingo de Los Colorados AirportSmall Airport
Silok AirportSmall Airport
Tambillo AirportSmall Airport
Wongkinmay AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in El Esfuerzo

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Imágenes Dr. Fabián Alarcón
Clínica los angeles
Clínica Ochoa
Clìnica Oftalmológica Vista Sana
Clínica Santa Monica
Clínica Villarroel
DIRECCION DISTRITAL DE SALUD 23D01
Dispensario Medico Sta Marta
Dr. Correa
Laboratorio clínico "Mishell"
Maternidad San Jose
SIRDSA
Subcentro de Salud Nueva Aurora

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Esfuerzo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo día CADE

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil

🇪🇨 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 El Esfuerzo?

El Esfuerzo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°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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