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La Esperanza, Ecuador

Los Ríos · Ecuador

La Esperanza is a small town in Los Ríos, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 404 ft (123 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

404 ft Elevation 123 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
175.9 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About La Esperanza

La Esperanza

Valencia is an ecuadorian city; cantonal head of the Valencia Canton, as well as the sixth most populated city in the Los Rios Province. It is located in the center-north of the coastal region of Ecuador, on an extensive plain, on the outer flanks of the western Andes mountain range, at an altitude of 105 meters above sea level and with a tropical rainy climate of 26 °C on average.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain175.9 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Coordinates-0.9662°, -79.4228°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceLos Ríos
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation175.9 inches (4,469 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Esperanza

La Esperanza is a small town in Ecuador (Los Ríos) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet (123 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 175.9 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Climate in La Esperanza

La Esperanza 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 454.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 509.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 515.1
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 470.3
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 202.4
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 56.3
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 35.7
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 12.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 29.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 25.7
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 81.8
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 144.8
La Esperanza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 319 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 175.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.4°F
32% above Ecuador avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Area571.0 sq mi (1,478.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-0.9662°N, 79.4228°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 175.9"
363% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 19.10"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

233 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 16, 2025.

Aug 4, 1998 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M7.2 116 km
Sep 2, 1990 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador M6.6 132 km
Apr 22, 2016 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 142 km
Mar 28, 1996 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador M6.0 77 km
Jun 30, 2017 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 141 km
Apr 22, 2016 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.9 142 km
Apr 17, 2016 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.8 108 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 126 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 121 km
Apr 17, 2016 near the coast of Ecuador M5.5 140 km
Jan 31, 2025 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador M5.5 148 km
Aug 25, 1996 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.5 84 km
Feb 22, 2019 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador M5.5 146 km
Aug 4, 1998 3 km ESE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.4 116 km
Apr 28, 2015 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador M5.4 127 km
Jul 19, 2009 16 km WNW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador M5.4 136 km
Mar 28, 2004 27 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador M5.3 121 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador M5.3 148 km
Sep 13, 2003 29 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.3 122 km
Mar 25, 2014 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador M5.3 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (86 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 86 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 113 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 114 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 127 km
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 128 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 146 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 152 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 155 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 166 km
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 167 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 177 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 184 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 194 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 15.9 in
February 77°F (25°C) 18.0 in
March 78°F (26°C) 19.1 in Wettest
April 78°F (26°C) 16.3 in Warmest
May 77°F (25°C) 7.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in Coldest
August 74°F (24°C) 0.8 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in
October 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
December 77°F (25°C) 6.5 in

La Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 72°F in July to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 92.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (19.1") and August the driest (0.8").

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Schools in La Esperanza

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Unidad Educativa Lic. Manuel Viteri Camacho
Unidad Educativa INSUTEC
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Radio Stations near La Esperanza

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 La Esperanza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
MEGARIEGO
Mercado Central
Mercado Central de La Maná
MERCADO DE MARISCOS
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal del Cantón La Maná
Mercano Municipal Nro. 2

Gas Stations in La Esperanza

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EC #3012548084
ESTACION DE SERVICIO PDV
GASOLINERA "SAN ANTONIO"
PDV
PETROL RIOS - LA FONFAY
Petrorios

Stadiums & Teams in La Esperanza

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Airports Near La Esperanza

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Agro Aereo Jaramillo AirportSmall Airport
Ana María AirportSmall Airport
Babahoyo North AirportSmall Airport
Bototillal AirstripSmall Airport
Casa Vinces AirportSmall Airport
Chone AirportSmall Airport
Costa Azul AirstripSmall Airport
Cristal AirportSmall Airport
El Guayabo AirportSmall Airport
Esterito AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Clementina AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Gran Chaparral AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda La Julia AirportSmall Airport
Holandesa AirportSmall Airport
KM 35 AirportSmall Airport
Km 60 AirportSmall Airport
La Cadena AirportSmall Airport
La Estrella AirportSmall Airport
La Virgen AirportSmall Airport
Loma Larga AirportSmall Airport
Los Perez AirportSmall Airport
Maria Cristina AirportSmall 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
Vinces AirportSmall Airport
Wongkinmay AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in La Esperanza

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Salud 20 febrero
CLÍNICA GUAYAQUIL
Clínica Maternidad LA CIGUEÑA
CLÍNICA MATERNIDAD SANTA MARIANITA
CLÍNICA MODERNA
Clínica Muñoz
Clínica Sudamericana
DAVIDA

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
105 m (345 ft)
Postal Code
EC121150
Website
valencia.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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What is the weather like in La Esperanza?

La Esperanza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 175.9 inches.

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