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Marcabelí, Ecuador

El Oro · Ecuador

Marcabelí is a small city in El Oro, Ecuador with a population of 5,450. Elevation: 1,998 ft (609 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,450 Population 102/sq mi density
1,998 ft Elevation 609 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
33.0 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Marcabelí

Marcabelí

Marcabelí Canton is a canton of Ecuador, located in the El Oro Province. Its capital is the town of Marcabelí. Its population at the 2001 census was 4,930.

People

Population5,450
Density102/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation1,998 ft (609 m)
Population5,450
Population Density102 / sq mi
Elevation1,998 ft (609 m)
Coordinates-3.7839°, -79.9123°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceEl Oro
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation33.0 inches (839 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Marcabelí

Marcabelí is a small city in Ecuador (El Oro) with a population of 5,450. The city sits at an elevation of 1,998 feet (609 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Marcabelí has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 33.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,998 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average75.1°F
39% above Ecuador avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,998 ft (609 m)
Area53.7 sq mi (139.1 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates-3.7839°N, 79.9123°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.94"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

250 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 M6.8 112 km
May 21, 2005 55 km NW of Zorritos, Peru M6.3 132 km
Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 148 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 91 km
May 22, 2000 5 km WNW of Máncora, Peru M5.8 136 km
Jun 30, 1997 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru M5.8 120 km
Feb 10, 1990 58 km NNW of Zorritos, Peru M5.6 123 km
Mar 29, 1991 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.6 112 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 59 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 88 km
Aug 3, 2014 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.4 113 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 65 km
Apr 22, 2007 45 km NNW of Máncora, Peru M5.4 146 km
Aug 11, 2004 66 km NW of Tumbes, Peru M5.3 126 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 99 km
Jun 29, 2001 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.3 107 km
Jan 26, 2014 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.3 105 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 56 km
Feb 16, 1990 55 km NNW of Tumbes, Peru M5.3 113 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 72 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 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in
February 76°F (25°C) 7.1 in
March 77°F (25°C) 8.9 in Wettest
April 77°F (25°C) 5.7 in Warmest
May 76°F (24°C) 2.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 74°F (24°C) 0.4 in
October 74°F (24°C) 0.5 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
December 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in

Marcabelí has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 74°F in July to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.9") and August the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Marcabelí

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de Bachillerato "Marcabelí" - - - -
Escuela - - - -
Escuela Fiscomisional "Luis Enrique Córdova". - - - -
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Radio Stations near Marcabelí

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Samantha 89.3 FM music, news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Marcabelí

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Degat

Farmers Markets in Marcabelí

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
GONET
Mercado
Mercado Central
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in Marcabelí

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Marcabelí

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International AirportTBPMedium Airport
Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra AirportMRRMedium Airport
Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International AirportETRMedium Airport
Amable Calle Gutierrez Airport-Small Airport
Barbones - Samuel Quimi Airport-Small Airport
Carabon Airport-Small Airport
Celia María Airport-Small Airport
Ciudad de Catamayo AirportLOHSmall Airport
La Mina Airport-Small Airport
Loja Airport-Small Airport
Solbananas Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Marcabelí

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación Física Municipal

Churches & Religious Organizations in Marcabelí

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica de El Ingenio
Iglesia Católica Matriz de Marcabelí

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Marcabelí

What is the population of Marcabelí?

Marcabelí has a population of 5,450 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 102 people per square mile, spread across 53.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Marcabelí?

Marcabelí has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.0 inches.

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