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Jipijapa, Ecuador

Manabí · Ecuador

Jipijapa is a mid-size city in Manabí, Ecuador with a population of 35,901. Elevation: 942 ft (287 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

35,901 Population 200/sq mi density
942 ft Elevation 287 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
54.7 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Jipijapa

Jipijapa

Jipijapa Canton is a canton of Ecuador, located in the Manabí Province. Its capital is the town of Jipijapa. Its population at the 2001 census was 65,796.

People

Population35,901
Density200/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain54.7 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation942 ft (287 m)
Population35,901
Population Density200 / sq mi
Elevation942 ft (287 m)
Coordinates-1.3484°, -80.5791°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceManabí
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation54.7 inches (1,390 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jipijapa

Jipijapa is a mid-size city in Ecuador (Manabí) with a population of 35,901. The city sits at an elevation of 942 feet (287 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.7 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Climate in Jipijapa

Jipijapa has an average annual temperature of 24.6°C (76°F). The hottest month is Feb (25.6°C), the coldest is Aug (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 622 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 21.7° / 32.7° 111.6
Feb 25.6°C / 78°F 22.2° / 31.7° 149.1
Mar 25.3°C / 78°F 21.9° / 31.1° 174.5
Apr 25.2°C / 77°F 21.7° / 31.7° 93.6
May 25°C / 77°F 21° / 31.8° 25.8
Jun 24.3°C / 76°F 20.6° / 31.8° 20.4
Jul 24.2°C / 76°F 19.8° / 32.3° 8.7
Aug 23.9°C / 75°F 19.3° / 32.9° 1.2
Sep 23.9°C / 75°F 19.3° / 32.7° 2.4
Oct 24.1°C / 75°F 19.8° / 32.5° 2.6
Nov 23.9°C / 75°F 19.9° / 32.1° 5.1
Dec 24.6°C / 76°F 20.8° / 32.2° 27.1
Jipijapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 54.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 942 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.2°F
37% above Ecuador avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation942 ft (287 m)
Area179.3 sq mi (464.4 km²)
Population Density200/sq mi
Coordinates-1.3484°N, 80.5791°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.7"
44% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.05"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

362 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 87 km
Sep 2, 1990 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador M6.6 138 km
Sep 28, 2000 45 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.4 126 km
Aug 5, 1996 24 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador M6.3 86 km
Jan 28, 2005 51 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador M6.2 70 km
Mar 31, 2019 31 km N of Santa Elena, Ecuador M6.2 71 km
Jan 24, 2005 23 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M6.1 23 km
Jan 28, 2005 90 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador M6.1 104 km
Jan 21, 2005 21 km WSW of Montecristi, Ecuador M6.0 37 km
Apr 22, 2016 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 118 km
Jun 30, 2017 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 119 km
Apr 22, 2016 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.9 119 km
Jan 24, 2005 37 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M5.8 37 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 144 km
Apr 17, 2016 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.8 115 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 116 km
Jan 30, 2005 43 km WNW of Manta, Ecuador M5.7 82 km
Jan 24, 2005 26 km ESE of Santa Elena, Ecuador M5.6 110 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 144 km
Apr 17, 2016 50 km NW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.6 125 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 - - 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
February 75°F (24°C) 6.2 in
March 76°F (24°C) 7.1 in Warmest, Wettest
April 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in
May 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
August 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in Coldest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest
November 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in

Jipijapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 71°F in August to 76°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.1") and October the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Jipijapa

Institution Type Founded Website
INSTITUTO TÉCNICO SUPERIOR ALFONSO AGUILAR RUILOVA College - ,
INSTITUTO TÉCNICO SUPERIOR JAIME ROLDÓS AGUILERA College - ,
UNESUM - Carrera de Ingeniería Ambiental - Campus "Divino Maestro" University - Visit →
UNESUM - Carrera de Ingeniería Ambiental - Campus "Divino Maestro" University - ,
Unidad Educativa Particular REDEMPTIO College - ,
UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DEL SUR DE MANABI University - Visit →
Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí University - ,

Schools in Jipijapa

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Unidad Educativa 15 de Octubre - - - -
Ricardo Loor - - - -
Unidad Educativa Fiscal "Alejo Lascano" - - - -
Unidad Educativa "Quiteño Libre" - - - -
Unidad Educativa Particular "García Moreno" - - - -
Unidad Educativa Fiscal Alejo Lascano - - - -
Unidad Educativa Daniel López - - - -
Unidad Educativa 15 de Octubre - - - -
Unidad Educativa Particular García Moreno - - - -
Unidad Educativa Francisca Vera Robles - - - -
Unidad de Educación Especializada Ana Luz Solís - - - -
Unidad Educativa Fiscal Manuel Inocencio Parrales y Guale - - - -
Unidad Educativa Particular Alejandro Humboldt - - - -
Quiteño Libre - - - -
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Radio Stations near Jipijapa

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 Jipijapa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Cultural Museo Agua Blanca

Farmers Markets in Jipijapa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lugar de aprovisionamiento
Mercado
Mercado Central de Jipijapa
MERCADO DE ABASTOS

Hotels in Jipijapa

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Berlín Eco Farm & Hostel
Ceibos internacional
Hotel Caleb

Restaurants in Jipijapa

13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

3Asados
Beer para beber
Ceviche de pepe
Cevichería D'Cambel
Cevichería El Refugio
Cevichería Pepe 3
Comedor de Chade,Red de Turismo Comunitario Xipixapa/ Wankavilka
COMEDOR EL ÁRBOLITO
Dulce Café
El pechichal marisquero
Moros Los Prado
Picantería Cabañas El Redondel
Xipipicanteria

Cafes in Jipijapa

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

casa de leonel

Monuments in Jipijapa

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a la Libertad
Monumento al Choclo

Veterinaries in Jipijapa

5 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agroveterinaria Vasquez
Clínica Veterinaria Colivet
Dra. Jharen Cañarte Jipijapa
La Finca
Veterinaria Puppies Vet Dra.

Bus Stations in Jipijapa

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EC #9917579645
EC #9917579656
Terminal Terrestre "Xipixapa"

Gas Stations in Jipijapa

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petrolríos
PS
Terpel

Banks in Jipijapa

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Guayaquil
Banco Guayaquil
Banco Pichincha
Banco Pichincha
BanEcuador
BanEcuador

Shopping Malls in Jipijapa

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Terrestre Xipixapa

Stadiums & Teams in Jipijapa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Jipijapa

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Eloy Alfaro International AirportMECMedium Airport
Reales Tamarindos AirportPVOMedium Airport
Ayangue Airport-Small Airport
Chone Airport-Small Airport
El Batán Airport-Small Airport
Guale Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda Gran Chaparral Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda La Fragua Airport-Small Airport
Jipijapa AirportJIPSmall Airport
Los Perales AirportBHASmall Airport
Manglaralto Airport-Small Airport
Pedro Carbo Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Jipijapa

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitacion Fisica

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jipijapa

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Católica Cristo del Consuelo
Capilla Católica Nuestra Señora de Lourdes
Capilla Católica Nuestra Señora de Lourdes
Capilla Católica Santa Cruz
Capilla Católica Virgen de Guadalupe | Jipijapa
Gnosis
Iglesia "Santa María Madre" - Parrales Y Guale
Iglesia "Santa María Madre" - Parrales Y Guale
Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de La Encarnación
Iglesia Católica San Lorenzo Mártir
Iglesia Católica Santa María Madre (FAE) | Jipijapa
Iglesia San Lorenzo
Iglesia Santa María Madre
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Oeste
San Vicente

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
287 m (942 ft)
Founded
1565
Postal Code
EC130650
Website
jipijapa.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 Jipijapa

What is the population of Jipijapa?

Jipijapa has a population of 35,901 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 200 people per square mile, spread across 179.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jipijapa?

Jipijapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 54.7 inches.

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