Manta, Ecuador
Manabí · Ecuador
Manta is a large city in Manabí, Ecuador with a population of 264,281. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Manta
Manta, also known as San Pablo de Manta, is a city in Ecuador, cantonal head of the Manta Canton, as well as the largest and most populated city in the Manabí Province. It is the seventh most populous in the country. Manta has existed since Pre-Columbian times. It was a trading post for the Manta, also known as Manteños.
People
Climate
| Population | 264,281 |
| Population Density | 11,313 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.9494°, -80.7314° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Manabí |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.0 inches (1,854 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Manta
Manta is a large city in Ecuador (Manabí) with a population of 264,281. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.0 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in Manta
Manta 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 669 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 23.4 sq mi (60.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,313/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.9494°N, 80.7314°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1933 | ECUADOR | Earthquake | - | - | 121 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in |
Manta has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in August to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.8") and November the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Manta
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Pacific School | College | - | , |
| Eloy Alfaro Secular University of Manabí | University | - | Visit → |
| Escuela De Pesca | College | - | , |
| Escuela Fiscal Nocturna Augusto Comte | College | - | , |
| Instituto Universitario Quito Metropolitano Campus Manta | University | - | Visit → |
| Jocay de Manta | College | - | , |
| Unidad Educativa Fiscal Umiña | College | - | , |
| Unidad Educativa Particular Lev Vigotsky | College | - | , |
Schools in Manta
100+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Rocke Cantos Barberan | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Fiscal Maruja Cedeño | - | - | - | - |
| UEF Tarqui | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa María Auxiliadora | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Emilio Bowen Roggiero | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Leonit Aviat | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Leonit Aviat | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nacional 5 de junio | - | - | - | - |
| Pedro Balda Cucalon | - | - | - | - |
| 28 de Abril | - | - | - | - |
| Juan Isaac Mendoza Mero | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio 4 de Noviembre | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Tecnológico Superior Luis Arboleda Martínez | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa San Jose | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Particular Seneca | - | - | - | - |
| José Maria Egas | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Guadalupe Larriva | - | - | - | - |
| Fe y alegria #3 | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio del Pacìfico | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Fiscal La Pradera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Carlos R. Tobar | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Jaime Estrada Bonilla | - | - | - | - |
| Nacional Mixto Bahia de Manta | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Olga Meza Santana | - | - | - | - |
| Juan Montalvo Charter School | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Julio Pierregrosse | - | - | - | - |
| Juan Montalvo Charter School | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Internacional Océano Pacífico | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Particular Manabí | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Adolfo Jurado G. | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Fiscal Nocturna Mar Territorial | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Fiscal 12 de Octubre | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Educación Básica “Ena Betty García” | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Ciudad de Manta | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa El Porvenir | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Fiscal “Manta” | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Fiscal “Luis Teodoro Cantos” | - | - | - | - |
| Fe y Alegría Nº1 “La Dolorosa” | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Internacional Océano Pacífico | - | - | - | - |
| UEF Jacobo Vera Velasquez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela General Básica Amemos Al Niño | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa 26 de Junio | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Carlos Polit Ortiz | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Paquisha | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Educación Básica Jorge Washington | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Tierra Santa | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Réplica “Manta” | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela FAE N4 | - | - | - | - |
| UEEFAE N4 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Sergio Domingo Dueñas | - | - | - | - |
| Dr Antonio Borrero | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa María Auxiliadora | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Emilio Bowen Roggiero | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Leonit Aviat | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Leonit Aviat | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nacional 5 de junio | - | - | - | - |
| Pedro Balda Cucalon | - | - | - | - |
| 6 de Diciembre | - | - | - | - |
| 28 de Abril | - | - | - | - |
| Red Educativa Jaramijo Anibal San Andres Robledo | - | - | - | - |
| Luis Felipe Chavez Numero 76 | - | - | - | - |
| Juan Isaac Mendoza Mero | - | - | - | - |
| Ernesto Velasquez Kuffo | - | - | - | - |
| UEF Tarqui | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio 4 de Noviembre | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Tecnológico Superior Luis Arboleda Martínez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rocke Cantos Barberan | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad educativa Juan León Mera | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Particular Seneca | - | - | - | - |
| José Maria Egas | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Guadalupe Larriva | - | - | - | - |
| Fe y alegria #3 | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio del Pacìfico | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Fiscal La Pradera | - | - | - | - |
| Nacional Mixto Bahia de Manta | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela General Básica Amemos Al Niño | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Particular Manabí | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Adolfo Jurado G. | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Fiscal Nocturna Mar Territorial | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Fiscal 12 de Octubre | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Educación Básica “Ena Betty García” | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Ciudad de Manta | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa El Porvenir | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Fiscal “Manta” | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Fiscal “Luis Teodoro Cantos” | - | - | - | - |
| Fe y Alegría Nº1 “La Dolorosa” | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Julio Pierregrosse | - | - | - | - |
| UEF Jacobo Vera Velasquez | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Olga Meza Santana | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa 26 de Junio | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Carlos Polit Ortiz | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Paquisha | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Educación Básica Jorge Washington | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Tierra Santa | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Réplica “Manta” | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela FAE N4 | - | - | - | - |
| UEEFAE N4 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Sergio Domingo Dueñas | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa San Jose | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Fiscal Maruja Cedeño | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Manta
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 Manta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eloy Alfaro Museum | ||||
| Hojas Jaboncillo | ||||
| Hojas Jaboncillo | ||||
| Museo Cancebí | ||||
| Museo Centro Cultural Manta | ||||
| Museo del Banco Central | ||||
| Museo del Mar | ||||
| Museo Municipal Etnográfico Cancebí |
Farmers Markets in Manta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central Municipal | |||||
| Mercado los Esteros | |||||
| Mercado Minorista de Mariscos Asociación Playita Mía | |||||
| Mini Market Las Nenas | |||||
| Mini Market Las Nenas | |||||
| Plaza Once | |||||
| Plaza Once |
Hotels in Manta
54 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Manta
137 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Manta
19 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Manta
3 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Manta
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Manta
4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Manta
23 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Manta
15 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Manta
51 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Manta
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Manta
19 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Manta
31 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Manta
5 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Manta
10 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Manta
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Manta
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eloy Alfaro International Airport | MEC | Medium Airport |
| Reales Tamarindos Airport | PVO | Medium Airport |
| Chone Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jama Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jipijapa Airport | JIP | Small Airport |
| Los Perales Airport | BHA | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Manta
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL | |
| DHL | |
| DHL | |
| DHL | |
| GEOMIL | |
| GEOMIL | |
| Grupo Tramaco | |
| Grupo Tramaco | |
| LaarCourier | |
| LaarCourier | |
| Servientrega S.A. | |
| Servientrega S.A. |
Treatment Centers in Manta
12 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| AngioManabí Cardiocenter | ||
| Antigua Clínica Manta | ||
| Centro de Especialidades Médicas Santa Inés | ||
| Centro Medico de Especialidades | ||
| Clínica del Pacífico HD | ||
| Los Esteros | ||
| Medical Plus | ||
| Metrodial Clínica Renal | ||
| Salud Amiga | ||
| SIME | ||
| SOLCA | ||
| Subcentro de Salud San José |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Manta
113 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| ACYM Cristo El Salvador | |
| ACYM Cristo El Salvador | |
| Capilla “Santísimo Sacramento” | |
| Capilla “Santísimo Sacramento” | |
| Capilla auxiliar La Dolorosa | |
| Capilla auxiliar La Dolorosa | |
| Capilla Católica Cristo Resucitado - Monterrey | |
| Capilla Católica Espíritu Santo | Manta | |
| Capilla Católica Espíritu Santo | Manta | |
| Capilla Católica Jesús de la Misericordia | |
| Capilla Católica Jesús de la Misericordia | |
| Capilla Católica María Inmaculada - La Florita | |
| Capilla Católica María Inmaculada - La Florita | |
| Capilla Católica San Juan Bosco | |
| Capilla Católica San Juan Bosco | |
| Capilla Católica Santo Domingo Savio | Las Brisas - Jaramijó | |
| Capilla Católica Santo Domingo Savio | Las Brisas - Jaramijó | |
| Capilla Católica Virgen del Carmen | |
| Capilla Católica Virgen del Carmen | |
| Capilla Católica Virgen del Carmen - Terra Nostra |
Quick Facts
Around Manta
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Manta
11 places within 15 km
- • Barbasquillo
- • La Poza
- • La Tiñosa
- • Playa Los Esteros
- • Playa Piedra Larga
- + 2 more
- • Cerro de los Castaños
- • Cerro Montecristi
- • Colina Mirador
- • Mirador el pescador
🇪🇨 About Ecuador
Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Manta
What is the population of Manta?
Manta has a population of 264,281 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 11,313 people per square mile, spread across 23.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Manta?
Manta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 73.0 inches.
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