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Machala, Ecuador

El Oro · Ecuador

Machala is a large city in El Oro, Ecuador with a population of 289,141. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

289,141 Population 12,495/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
78.7 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Machala

Machala

Machala is a city in south-west Ecuador. It is the capital of the El Oro Province, and is located near the Gulf of Guayaquil on fertile lowlands. Machala has a population of 288,072 according to the 2022 census; it is the sixth-biggest city in the country, and the second-most important port. It has been referred to as the Banana Capital of the World.

People

Population289,141
Density12,495/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain78.7 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population289,141
Population Density12,495 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates-3.2589°, -79.9588°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceEl Oro
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation78.7 inches (1,999 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Machala

Machala is a large city in Ecuador (El Oro) with a population of 289,141. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.7 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Climate in Machala

Machala has an average annual temperature of 24.3°C (76°F). The hottest month is May (24.9°C), the coldest is Nov (23.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 489 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.6°C / 76°F 20.3° / 33.3° 56.3
Feb 24.7°C / 76°F 21° / 32.2° 97.5
Mar 24.6°C / 76°F 20.9° / 31.9° 95.7
Apr 24.5°C / 76°F 20.5° / 32.2° 62.0
May 24.9°C / 77°F 19.9° / 32.7° 27.2
Jun 24.3°C / 76°F 19.1° / 32.7° 22.6
Jul 24.2°C / 76°F 18.3° / 33.7° 16.4
Aug 24.1°C / 75°F 18° / 33.5° 9.2
Sep 24.3°C / 76°F 18.4° / 33.6° 11.8
Oct 24.1°C / 75°F 19.1° / 32.4° 21.8
Nov 23.6°C / 74°F 18.7° / 31.7° 22.5
Dec 24.1°C / 75°F 19.6° / 31.8° 46.3
Machala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 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 78.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above Ecuador avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area23.1 sq mi (59.9 km²)
Population Density12,495/sq mi
Coordinates-3.2589°N, 79.9588°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.7"
107% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.53"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

290 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 54 km
May 21, 2005 55 km NW of Zorritos, Peru M6.3 114 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 91 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 96 km
Jun 30, 1997 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru M5.8 147 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 137 km
Mar 29, 1991 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.6 131 km
Jan 24, 2005 26 km ESE of Santa Elena, Ecuador M5.6 128 km
Feb 10, 1990 58 km NNW of Zorritos, Peru M5.6 97 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 144 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 101 km
Feb 22, 2019 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador M5.5 116 km
Apr 28, 2015 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador M5.4 136 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 7 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 105 km
Aug 3, 2014 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.4 130 km
Jun 29, 2001 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.3 127 km
Feb 16, 1990 55 km NNW of Tumbes, Peru M5.3 82 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 41 km
Jan 26, 2014 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.3 120 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 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in
February 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
March 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in Wettest
April 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in Warmest
May 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
August 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in Coldest
October 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in
November 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in

Machala has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in September to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Machala

Institution Type Founded Website
Colegio Atahualpa College - ,
Colegio de Bachillerato Ismael Pérez Pazmiño College - ,
Colegio de Médicos College - ,
Colegio Hermano Miguel College - ,
Escuela Dr. José Jaramillo Montoya College - ,
Escuela Juan Pablo II College - ,
INSTITUTO SUPERIOR PEDAGÓGICO JOSÉ GABRIEL VEGA BETANCOURT College - ,
Instituto Técnico Dr. José Ochoa león University - ,
INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO SUPERIOR BOLÍVAR MADERO VARGAS College - ,
INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO SUPERIOR EL ORO College - ,
Instituto Tecnológico Superior Latinoamericano College - ,
Nueve de Mayo College - ,
Santa Rosa College - ,
SECAP College - ,
Universidad Metropolitana University - Visit →
Universidad Metropolitana Sede Machala University - Visit →
Universidad Tecnica de Machala University - ,
UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA DE MACHALA University - Visit →
UTMACHALA University - Visit →
UTPL University - ,

Schools in Machala

106+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Unidad Educativa House School. - - - -
Esc. Elogio Serrano Armijos - - - -
Esc. 24 de Junio - - - -
Escuela "Luz de América" - - - -
Unidad Educativa Marcel Laniado - - - -
Unidad Educativa Dr. Jose Jaramillo Montoya - - - -
Escuela de Capacitación del Cuerpo de Bomberos de Machala - - - -
Colegio Nacional Machala - - - -
Colegio 🏫 Atahualpa - - - -
Unidad del Pacifico - - - -
La Providencia - - - -
Escuela Luis Amando Ugarte - - - -
Enrique Mora Sarez - - - -
Colegio Matilde Hidalgo - - - -
Escuela Javier - - - -
Academia Rene - - - -
Rosa Serrano de Madero - - - -
Instituto de Idiomas UTMACH - - - -
Colegio Militar 16 de Junio - - - -
Colegio Fiscomisional Vicente Maya - - - -
Colegio Particular 9 de Mayo - - - -
Colegio de Bachillerato Juan Montalvo - - - -
Colegio Eloy Alfaro - - - -
Mario Minuchi Murillo - - - -
Colegio Enriquez Coello - - - -
Unidad Educativa 7 de Mayo - - - -
Unidad Educativa Juana de Dios - - - -
Unidad Educativa Particular 24 de Mayo - - - -
Sagrado Corazón de Jesús - - - -
U. E. De FF.AA. "Heroes del 41" - - - -
Colegio Republica Del Ecuador - - - -
Escuela Aguilas del Saber - - - -
CENTRO DE FORMACION MUSICAL "SONAR" - - - -
Escuela Isabel La Catolica - - - -
Escuela Francisco Javier Trujillo - - - -
Centro Educativo Particular Manuel Bueno Fajardo - - - -
Enrique - - - -
Romeo Murillo Pazmiño - - - -
Escuela Fiscal Mixta " Héroes de Paquisha" - - - -
Colegio Kléber Franco Cruz - - - -
Colegio La Inmaculada - - - -
Escuela Juan Montalvo - - - -
Escuela Simón Bolívar - - - -
Colegio Nacional 9 de Octubre - - - -
COMIL 3 - - - -
Tía Patty - - - -
Escuela "Galo Plaza Lasso" - - - -
Centro de Educación Inicial Galo Plaza Lasso - - - -
Unidad Educativa Ciudad de Machala - - - -
Unidad Educativa House School. - - - -
Esc. Elogio Serrano Armijos - - - -
Esc. 24 de Junio - - - -
Escuela "Luz de América" - - - -
Unidad Educativa Marcel Laniado - - - -
Unidad Educativa Dr. Jose Jaramillo Montoya - - - -
Escuela de Capacitación del Cuerpo de Bomberos de Machala - - - -
Colegio Nacional Machala - - - -
Sara Serrano de Maridueña - - - -
Colegio 🏫 Atahualpa - - - -
Unidad del Pacifico - - - -
La Providencia - - - -
Escuela Luis Amando Ugarte - - - -
Enrique Mora Sarez - - - -
Colegio Matilde Hidalgo - - - -
Escuela Javier - - - -
Academia Rene - - - -
Rosa Serrano de Madero - - - -
Instituto de Idiomas UTMACH - - - -
Colegio Militar 16 de Junio - - - -
Colegio Fiscomisional Vicente Maya - - - -
Colegio Particular 9 de Mayo - - - -
Colegio de Bachillerato Juan Montalvo - - - -
Colegio Eloy Alfaro - - - -
Mario Minuchi Murillo - - - -
Colegio Enriquez Coello - - - -
Unidad Educativa 7 de Mayo - - - -
Unidad Educativa Juana de Dios - - - -
Unidad Educativa Particular 24 de Mayo - - - -
Sagrado Corazón de Jesús - - - -
U. E. De FF.AA. "Heroes del 41" - - - -
Colegio Republica Del Ecuador - - - -
Escuela Aguilas del Saber - - - -
CENTRO DE FORMACION MUSICAL "SONAR" - - - -
Escuela Isabel La Catolica - - - -
Escuela Francisco Javier Trujillo - - - -
Centro Educativo Particular Manuel Bueno Fajardo - - - -
Escuela 'Eugenio Espejo' - - - -
Enrique - - - -
Romeo Murillo Pazmiño - - - -
Escuela Fiscal Mixta " Héroes de Paquisha" - - - -
Colegio Kléber Franco Cruz - - - -
Colegio Simón Bolivar - - - -
Colegio La Inmaculada - - - -
Escuela Juan Montalvo - - - -
Escuela Simón Bolívar - - - -
Colegio Nacional 9 de Octubre - - - -
COMIL 3 - - - -
Tía Patty - - - -
Escuela "Galo Plaza Lasso" - - - -
Escuela Virgen de Fatima - - - -
Colegio de Periodistas de el Oro - - - -
Escuela Julio Maria Matovelle - - - -
Centro de Educación Inicial Galo Plaza Lasso - - - -
Unidad Educativa Ciudad de Machala - - - -
Escuela de Educación Básica Daniel Cordova Toral - - - -
Escuela de Educacion Basica Victor Antonio Moreno Mosquera - - - -
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Radio Stations near Machala

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Samantha 89.3 FM music, news MP3 128 kbps
RADIO IMPACTO 107.9 - AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Machala

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana

Farmers Markets in Machala

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

Hotels in Machala

36 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Araujo
Centro Hotel
Ecuatoriano
grahis hotel
Gran Hotel Dorado
Gran Hotel Miramar
Grand Hotel Americano
Greenport Hotel
Hostal Don Capu
Hostal Madrid
Hotel Bolívar
Hotel Cumandá
Hotel Ecuatoriano
Hotel Ejecutivo
Hotel los Jardines
Hotel Majestic
Hotel Manhattan
Hotel Mar del Plata
Hotel Marsella
Hotel Montecarlo
Hotel Mosquera
Hotel Oro Verde
Hotel Oro Verde
Hotel Perla del Pacífico
Hotel RCA
Hotel Regal
Hotel Residencial Gran Plaza
Hotel San Francisco Internacional
Hotel Torres
Hotel Veuxor
Ing. Hugo Mejia
LOS JARDINES
MATRO
Miramar
Rizzo Hotel
Royal Hotel

Restaurants in Machala

59 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asadero de Jose
Asadero Don Chiri
Asados de Mandi
Asados EL ABUELO
Asados pescado frito Tia Ketty
BIKOS RESTOBAR
BUENA MESA
Canton Chino
cantones
Cervecería Sol MARINO
Cevicheria Ancla Dos
Cevichería El Capitán
Chesco Pizzeria
Chesco Pizzeria
Chifa Central
CHIFA DRAGON
Chifa Mei Li Hua
Chilli’s
Chompipa Parrillada
Costeñito
Crow’s
Dar K Hablar
Don Antonio
El cucharón de don Pepe
El Fogon del Patron
El Lentejon
el manglar
EL VECINO ENCEBOLLADOS
Garibaldi
Gotys Burguer
Gran Chifa Oriental
HORNADO AL PASO 2
La Olla Criolla
La Parrilla de Pedro
La Pirañita
La Sazón de Pedro
La Tricicleta
Las Palmas
Ls casa del tigrillo
Negritos
Palate
parrillada bar Isabel
Parrilladas El Buen Sabor
Parrilladas Rosita
PARRILLAS MARGARITA
Picanteria El Pez Salsero
Pikeos
Pipol
Piqueteadero Colombia
Pizza
Q' Carnes
RESAKA Marisquería y Restaurant
Restaurant Las Tinajitas
RESTAURANTE EL CAFÉ VICTORIA
Rey Pollo
Santa Cuchara
The Chicken Hot
urban food
Wapo's Lounge Bar

Cafes in Machala

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Verde
GOZA ESPRESSO BAR MACHALA
Palecaf
Sir Café
Zona Polar

Cinemas in Machala

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Supercines Machala

Monuments in Machala

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monument
Monumento al Aguador

Castles in Machala

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Marquitos Cabrera

Clinics in Machala

19 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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 Mi Doctor
Clinica Santa Lucia
EC #334266427
La cigüeña
Machala Dent
Medicina Integrativa. Dr. Kleber Solis
Niño Jesus
Policlino Mi Doctor
San Luis Hospital del día
Torre Medica La Carolina
Traumatologica
Virgen del Carmen

Dentists in Machala

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Roberth Aguilar
Odont
ODONTOLOGÍA INTEGRAL OD. GABRIELA ORDÓÑEZ

Veterinaries in Machala

5 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Veterinaria "Huellitas"
GLOBAL VET
GLOBAL VET
LORD PETS
PERRUQUERIA

Bus Stations in Machala

6 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CIFA
Cooperativa Interprovincial Fronteriza Asociada CIFA
ECUATORIANO PULLMAN
RUTAS ORENSES
Terminal Terrestre de Machala
TINAMU

Gas Stations in Machala

11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EC #60857188
Estación de Servicio de Combustible
Estación de servicios Araujo
Gasolinera ARAUJO
Gasolinera Mobil
Gasolinera Mobil
Gasolinera Primax
Gasolinera Sindicato de Choferes de Machala
Gasolinera Terpel
Gasolinera Terpel
PS

Banks in Machala

29 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Autobanco de Machala
Banco Bolivariano
Banco de Guayaquil
Banco de Machala
Banco de Machala
Banco del Austro
Banco del Austro
Banco del Pacífico
Banco DMiro
Banco General Rumiñahui
Banco Pacífico
Banco Pichincha
Banco Pichincha
Banco Solidario
BanEcuador B.P
Comisariato 9 de Octubre
Coop. 11 de junio
Cooperativa 29 de Octubre
Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito JEP
Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito Policia Nacional
Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito Vicentina "Manuel Esteban Godoy Ortega"
Cooperativa JEP
Corresponsal Solario Jardin Azuayo El Cambio
Machala
MULTISERVICIO CRISMARKAT
Pichincha
Produbanco
Rumiñahui Nuevo
Sucursal Banco de Machala

Shopping Malls in Machala

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Piazza

Gyms in Machala

5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Firekick Taekwondo
george gym
Gimnasio Los Titanes
GOLDEN
OLYMPIA GYM'S

Stadiums & Teams in Machala

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Machala

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
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
Ciudad de Catamayo AirportLOHSmall 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

Post Offices in Machala

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Servientrega
Servientrega
western unión
western unión

Treatment Centers in Machala

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 Machala

99 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Católica Divino Niño Jesús
Capilla Católica Divino Niño Jesús
Capilla Católica María Auxiliadora - Cdla. La Aurora
Capilla Católica María Auxiliadora - Cdla. La Aurora
Capilla Católica Nuestra Señora del Carmen - Velasco Ibarra
Capilla Católica Nuestra Señora del Carmen - Velasco Ibarra
Capilla Católica San Francisco de Asís - Rayito de Luz
Capilla Católica San Francisco de Asís - Rayito de Luz
Capilla Católica San Juan Bosco
Capilla Católica San Juan Bosco
Capilla Católica San Roque
Capilla Católica San Roque
Capilla Católica Santa Rosa de Lima - Los Rosales
Capilla Católica Santa Rosa de Lima - Los Rosales
Capilla Católica Virgen de El Cisne
Capilla Católica Virgen del Carmen
Capilla Católica Virgen del Carmen
Capilla Católica Virgen del Cisne
Capilla Católica Virgen del Cisne
Capilla Católica Virgen del Cisne
Capilla Católica Virgen del Cisne
Capilla Católica Virgen del Cisne
Capilla Católica Virgen del Cisne
Capilla Católica Virgen del Rosario
Casa de Oración Católica "Jesús es Vida"
Casa de Oración Católica "Jesús es Vida"
Catedral Católica Nuestra Señora de La Merced - Machala
Catedral Católica Nuestra Señora de La Merced - Machala
Centro de Avivamiento Cuadrangular
Centro de Avivamiento Cuadrangular
Gnosis
Iglesia Católica Cristo del Consuelo - Machala
Iglesia Católica Cristo del Consuelo - Machala
Iglesia Católica Cristo Liberador | Machala
Iglesia Católica Cristo Liberador | Machala
Iglesia Católica de las Madres Carmelitas | Machala
Iglesia Católica de las Madres Carmelitas | Machala
Iglesia Católica Divino Niño
Iglesia Católica Divino Niño
Iglesia Católica Espíritu Santo
Iglesia Católica Espíritu Santo
Iglesia Católica La Dolorosa
Iglesia Católica La Dolorosa
Iglesia Católica María Auxiliadora
Iglesia Católica María Auxiliadora
Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de Chilla | Machala
Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de Chilla | Machala
Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe | Machala
Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe | Machala
Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de La Medalla Milagrosa | Machala
Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de La Medalla Milagrosa | Machala
Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora del Rosario - 3 de Noviembre
Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora del Rosario - 3 de Noviembre
Iglesia Católica Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Iglesia Católica Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Iglesia Católica San Francisco
Iglesia Católica San Francisco
Iglesia Católica San Jacinto | Machala
Iglesia Católica San Jacinto | Machala
Iglesia Católica San José (Cdla. 19 de Noviembre)
Iglesia Católica San José (Cdla. 19 de Noviembre)
Iglesia Católica San Juan Bosco
Iglesia Católica San Juan Bosco
Iglesia Católica San Lucas | Machala
Iglesia Católica San Lucas | Machala
Iglesia Católica San Martín de Porres, Machala
Iglesia Católica San Martín de Porres, Machala
Iglesia Católica San Vicente Ferrer
Iglesia Católica San Vicente Ferrer
Iglesia Católica Señor Cautivo
Iglesia Católica Señor Cautivo
Iglesia Católica Señor de los Milagros
Iglesia Católica Señor de los Milagros
Iglesia Católica Templo Faro
Iglesia Católica Teresa de Calcuta | Machala
Iglesia Católica Teresa de Calcuta | Machala
Iglesia Católica Virgen de La Merced
Iglesia Católica Virgen de La Merced
Iglesia Católica Virgen del Cisne
Iglesia Católica Virgen del Cisne
Iglesia Cristiana Su Presencia
Iglesia Cristiana Su Presencia
Iglesia del Evangelio Cuadrangular de Machala Sur
Iglesia Universal del Reino de Dios
Iglesia Universal del Reino de Dios
IPUIE Urseza 2 Sector 2
IPUIE Urseza 2 Sector 2
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Alpes
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Central
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Jardines
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Palmeras
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Palmeras
PALABRA ETERNA
PALABRA ETERNA
Santuario Católico del Divino Niño Jesús - Machala
Santuario Católico del Divino Niño Jesús - Machala
Santuario Católico del Divino Niño Jesús | Machala
Santuario Católico del Divino Niño Jesús | Machala
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Area
59.9 km² (23.1 mi²)
Founded
1573
Postal Code
EC070150
Website
machala.gob.ec/
Twinned With
Santa Tecla

Around Machala

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 54
Hospitals 19
Pharmacies 78
Restaurants 62
Cafes 5
Bars 10
Supermarkets 21
Banks 24
Museums 1
Hotels 30
Parks 47
Police Stations 8
Fire Stations 6
Places of Worship 47

Things to See Near Machala

2 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Marquitos Cabrera
⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Palmar

🇪🇨 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 Machala

What is the population of Machala?

Machala has a population of 289,141 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 12,495 people per square mile, spread across 23.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Machala?

Machala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 78.7 inches.

Nearby Cities

Puerto Bolívar 8,300 pop · 2.7 mi Guabo 26,635 pop · 9.0 mi Pasaje 44,860 pop · 11.4 mi Santa Rosa 41,816 pop · 13.6 mi Arenillas 26,000 pop · 21.7 mi Huaquillas 39,757 pop · 24.0 mi Aguas Verdes 9,106 pop · 25.0 mi Balao 12,205 pop · 26.0 mi Zarumilla 16,907 pop · 27.5 mi Piñas 16,981 pop · 34.8 mi Balsas 7,875 pop · 35.9 mi Marcabelí 5,450 pop · 36.4 mi Zaruma 12,505 pop · 38.3 mi Tumbes 96,946 pop · 39.2 mi
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