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La Unión, Ecuador
Esmeraldas · Ecuador
La Unión is a small town in Esmeraldas, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Unión
La Unión, auch La Unión de Atacames, ist eine Ortschaft und eine Parroquia rural im Kanton Atacames der ecuadorianischen Provinz Esmeraldas. Die Parroquia besitzt eine Fläche von 114,2 km². Die Einwohnerzahl lag im Jahr 2010 bei 2540. Die Parroquia wurde am 13. November 1955 gegründet.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.8102°, -79.8660° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Esmeraldas |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 75.7 inches (1,923 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Unión
La Unión is a small town in Ecuador (Esmeraldas) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.7 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 117.1 sq mi (303.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.8102°N, 79.8660°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | COLOMBIA: OFF SHORE, PACIFIC OCEAN | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 600 | 106 km |
| 1906 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 58 km |
| 2016 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 663 | 48 km |
| 2025 | ECUADOR | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 49 km |
| 1906 | COLOMBIA-ECUADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 128 km |
| 1958 | COLOMBIA-ECUADOR | Earthquake | — | 115 | 87 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuicocha (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 176 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 178 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 178 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 180 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 190 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in |
La Unión has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in September to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.5") and November the driest (1.4").
Museums in La Unión
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Regional de Arqueologia | ||||
| Museo Regional de Arqueologia |
Airports Near La Unión
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Carlos Concha Torres International Airport | ESM | Large Airport |
| Km 192 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pedernales Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tapatla Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in La Unión
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Hemodialisis | ||
| Centro de Salud Tipo C Las Palmas | ||
| clinica del riñon RENAL CENTRO | ||
| CLINICA DEL RIÑON renal centro |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
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What is the weather like in La Unión?
La Unión has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 75.7 inches.