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Majua, Ecuador

Esmeraldas · Ecuador

Majua is a small town in Esmeraldas, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 315 ft (96 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

315 ft Elevation 96 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
158.7 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Majua

Majua ist eine Ortschaft und eine Parroquia rural im Kanton Esmeraldas der ecuadorianischen Provinz Esmeraldas. Die Parroquia besitzt eine Fläche von 130,8 km². Die Einwohnerzahl lag im Jahr 2010 bei 2534. Die Parroquia wurde am 20. Januar 1960 gegründet.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain158.7 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Coordinates0.7038°, -79.5293°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceEsmeraldas
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation158.7 inches (4,031 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Majua

Majua is a small town in Ecuador (Esmeraldas) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 315 feet (96 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 158.7 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Majua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 76°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 158.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 315 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above Ecuador avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Area11.0 sq mi (28.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates0.7038°N, 79.5293°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 158.7"
318% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 11.60"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

209 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 20, 2025.

Apr 16, 2016 27 km SSE of Muisne, Ecuador M7.8 56 km
May 18, 2016 24 km NW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M6.9 25 km
May 18, 2016 32 km SE of Muisne, Ecuador M6.7 42 km
Sep 2, 1990 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador M6.6 126 km
Jul 11, 2016 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M6.3 18 km
Apr 25, 2025 19 km NE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M6.3 42 km
Apr 20, 2016 21 km W of Muisne, Ecuador M6.2 76 km
Apr 20, 2016 10 km N of Muisne, Ecuador M6.0 56 km
Jul 11, 2016 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M5.9 18 km
Apr 17, 2016 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.8 142 km
Mar 27, 2022 7 km SE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.8 24 km
Jun 16, 2014 51 km NW of Pampanal de Bolívar, Ecuador M5.7 109 km
Apr 23, 2016 26 km W of Muisne, Ecuador M5.7 81 km
Mar 9, 2014 61 km NW of Valdez, Ecuador M5.6 108 km
Apr 19, 2016 3 km S of Muisne, Ecuador M5.6 57 km
Apr 17, 2016 near the coast of Ecuador M5.5 150 km
Jan 31, 2017 28 km S of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.5 16 km
Jun 1, 2004 29 km SSW of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.4 24 km
Jul 11, 2017 27 km S of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.4 19 km
May 30, 2015 30 km NNE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.3 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 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 99 km
1906 OFF COAST Earthquake 5.0 m 1,000 33 km
2016 OFF COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 663 57 km
2025 ECUADOR Earthquake 0.4 m 45 km
1958 COLOMBIA-ECUADOR Earthquake 115 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuicocha (137 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 137 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 140 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 141 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 142 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 154 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 155 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 158 km
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 177 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 177 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 186 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 187 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 187 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 9.8 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 10.2 in
March 78°F (26°C) 11.6 in Wettest
April 78°F (26°C) 9.8 in Warmest
May 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 2.5 in
August 76°F (24°C) 1.5 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in
October 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in
November 76°F (24°C) 1.6 in
December 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in

Majua has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 74°F in January to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 66.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.6") and August the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Majua

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Galapagos
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Airports Near Majua

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Carlos Concha Torres International AirportESMLarge Airport
Coaque AirportSmall Airport
Km 192 AirportSmall Airport
La Celeste Airport.Small Airport
PalpailónSmall Airport
Pedernales AirportSmall Airport
San Lorenzo AirportSmall Airport
Silok AirportSmall Airport
Tapatla AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Majua

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Hemodialisis
clinica del riñon RENAL CENTRO
CLINICA DEL RIÑON renal centro

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil

🇪🇨 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 Majua?

Majua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 158.7 inches.

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