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Guabo, Ecuador

El Oro · Ecuador

Guabo is a small city in El Oro, Ecuador with a population of 26,635. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

26,635 Population 14,476/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
28.2 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Guabo

El Guabo is a town in El Oro, one of the provinces of Ecuador. It is the seat of El Guabo Canton, located a few kilometers from the provincial capital, Machala. The town has a bypass, so cars coming mainly from Guayaquil or Naranjal can drive towards Machala without passing it.

People

Population26,635
Density14,476/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain28.2 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population26,635
Population Density14,476 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates-3.2440°, -79.8287°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceEl Oro
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation28.2 inches (715 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Guabo

Guabo is a small city in Ecuador (El Oro) with a population of 26,635. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Climate in Guabo

Guabo has an average annual temperature of 24.5°C (76°F). The hottest month is Feb (25.3°C), the coldest is Nov (23.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 583 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25°C / 77°F 21.7° / 31.3° 74.2
Feb 25.3°C / 78°F 22.4° / 30.4° 123.7
Mar 25.2°C / 77°F 22.4° / 30.4° 125.1
Apr 25.1°C / 77°F 22° / 30.9° 83.4
May 25.2°C / 77°F 21.7° / 30.7° 32.2
Jun 24.5°C / 76°F 21° / 30.9° 25.6
Jul 24.3°C / 76°F 20.2° / 31° 15.7
Aug 24.1°C / 75°F 19.9° / 31° 6.6
Sep 24.1°C / 75°F 19.8° / 31° 9.0
Oct 24.1°C / 75°F 20.5° / 30.5° 18.9
Nov 23.6°C / 74°F 20.1° / 29.5° 21.8
Dec 24.2°C / 76°F 21° / 30° 47.2
Guabo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.5°F
40% above Ecuador avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density14,476/sq mi
Coordinates-3.2440°N, 79.8287°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.18"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

289 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 18, 2023 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M6.8 51 km
May 21, 2005 55 km NW of Zorritos, Peru M6.3 129 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 78 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 150 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 93 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 134 km
Feb 10, 1990 58 km NNW of Zorritos, Peru M5.6 111 km
Jan 24, 2005 26 km ESE of Santa Elena, Ecuador M5.6 136 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 138 km
Mar 29, 1991 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.6 144 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 109 km
Feb 22, 2019 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador M5.5 112 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 16 km
Aug 3, 2014 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.4 143 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 117 km
Apr 28, 2015 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador M5.4 131 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 40 km
Jun 29, 2001 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.3 139 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 112 km
Feb 16, 1990 55 km NNW of Tumbes, Peru M5.3 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1953 N. PERU Earthquake 1.0 m 6 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
February 77°F (25°C) 5.4 in
March 78°F (25°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
May 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
July 74°F (24°C) 0.6 in
August 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in
November 74°F (24°C) 1.0 in
December 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in

Guabo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 74°F in August to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Guabo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Samantha 89.3 FM music, news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Guabo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana

Farmers Markets in Guabo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Granja
La Granja
Las palmeras
Mercado Bicentenario
Mercado Sur de Pasaje
Sivimarket
Sivimarket

Hotels in Guabo

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hostal Venecia

Restaurants in Guabo

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Los Girasoles

Monuments in Guabo

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monumento al General Manuel Serrano

Gas Stations in Guabo

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

P&S
P&S
PyS
PyS

Banks in Guabo

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Machala
Banco del Austro
Banco del Pacifico

Stadiums & Teams in Guabo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Guabo

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International AirportTBPMedium Airport
Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International AirportETRMedium Airport
Aerocisne Airport-Small Airport
Aguayo Airport-Small Airport
Amable Calle Gutierrez Airport-Small Airport
Aquapesca Airstrip-Small Airport
Barbones - Samuel Quimi Airport-Small Airport
Brisas del Mar Airstrip.-Small Airport
Calademar Airport-Small Airport
Calica Airstrip-Small Airport
Camacongo Airport-Small Airport
Camaguay Airport-Small Airport
Carabon Airport-Small Airport
Carmita Airport-Small Airport
Celia María Airport-Small Airport
Colas de Oro Airport-Small Airport
Darsacom Airstrip-Small Airport
Delfines Airstrip-Small Airport
El Morro Airstrip-Small Airport
Exportamar Airstrip-Small Airport
Fumipalma Airport-Small Airport
Guabital Airport-Small Airport
La Joya Airport-Small Airport
La Maria Airport-Small Airport
La Mina Airport-Small Airport
Las Peñas Airport-Small Airport
Loja Airport-Small Airport
Maragrosa Airport-Small Airport
NIRSA Airport-Small Airport
Pechichal Airport-Small Airport
Playas Airport-Small Airport
Posorja Airport-Small Airport
Probana Airport-Small Airport
Puná Southwest Airport-Small Airport
Roble Mar Airport-Small Airport
San Andres Airport-Small Airport
Saraguro Army Airfield-Small Airport
Secadal Airport-Small Airport
Solbananas Airport-Small Airport
Tenguel Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Guabo

15 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Sanacion Hermano Gregorio
Clinic and surgery of ophthalmologic Luis Aguilar Md.
Clínica Aguilar
Clínica De Especialidades
Clinica de la DIABETES
Clínica hospital esperanza
Clínica Johnson's
Clinica Roja
La cigüeña
Machala Dent
Medicina Integrativa. Dr. Kleber Solis
Niño Jesus
Policlino Mi Doctor
sud centro de salud
Traumatologica

Churches & Religious Organizations in Guabo

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia
Iglesia Católica San Juan Bautista | El Guabo

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Area
4.8 km² (1.8 mi²)
Postal Code
EC070650
Website
elguabo.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 Guabo

What is the population of Guabo?

Guabo has a population of 26,635 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 14,476 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Guabo?

Guabo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.2 inches.

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