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Montecristi, Ecuador
Manabí · Ecuador
Montecristi is a small city in Manabí, Ecuador with a population of 18,351. Elevation: 443 ft (135 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Montecristi
Montecristi is a town in the Manabí province of Ecuador and the capital of Montecristi Canton.
People
Climate
| Population | 18,351 |
| Population Density | 32 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.0458°, -80.6589° |
| 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 Montecristi
Montecristi is a small city in Ecuador (Manabí) with a population of 18,351. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet (135 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 Montecristi
Montecristi 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 | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 566.1 sq mi (1,466.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.0458°N, 80.6589°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 | - | - | 113 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in |
Montecristi has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 74°F in August to 78°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (0.2").
Schools in Montecristi
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Lauro Palacios | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Anibal San Andres | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio 23 de Octubre | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Manuel Octavio Rivera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Eloy Alfaro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Modesto del Castillo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Natividad Delgado de Alfaro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela "Walter Palacios" | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Jaime Estrada Bonilla | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Carlos R. Tobar | - | - | - | - |
| Caritas Alegres | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Normal Superior Nro. 27 - 23 de Octubre | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Naval de Manta | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Fiscal Luis A. Martínez | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Montecristi
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 Montecristi
| 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 | ||||
| Museo Portoviejo | ||||
| Museo Portoviejo |
Libraries in Montecristi
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Estudiantil | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Pedro Elio Cevallos Ponce | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Pedro Elio Cevallos Ponce | 0.0 | |||||
| La casa de Horacio | 0.0 | |||||
| La casa de Horacio | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Montecristi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camal Municipal | |||||
| Camal Municipal | |||||
| Comerciantes Alajuela | |||||
| Comerciantes Alajuela | |||||
| Comerciantes Alajuela | |||||
| Comerciantes Alajuela | |||||
| Comercios Alajuela | |||||
| FRIGO XPRESS | |||||
| FRIGO XPRESS | |||||
| Mercado Central Municipal | |||||
| Mercado de Productos Agricolas AGRORE Y RCAFUERTE | |||||
| Mercado de Productos Agricolas AGRORE Y RCAFUERTE | |||||
| Mercado los Esteros | |||||
| Mercado Minorista de Mariscos Asociación Playita Mía | |||||
| Mercado Municipal 2 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal 2 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal N1 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal nº2 | |||||
| Mercado nº1 (provisional) | |||||
| Mercado nº1 (provisional) | |||||
| Mini Market Las Nenas | |||||
| Mini Market Las Nenas | |||||
| Plaza Once | |||||
| Plaza Once |
Hotels in Montecristi
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Montecristi
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Montecristi
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Montecristi
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Montecristi
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Montecristi
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Montecristi
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Montecristi
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Montecristi
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Montecristi
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depósito de Cervezas ALEX | ||||
| Depósito de Cervezas El Punto |
Stadiums & Teams in Montecristi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Montecristi
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 |
| Hacienda Gran Chaparral Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jipijapa Airport | JIP | Small Airport |
| Los Perales Airport | BHA | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Montecristi
21 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| AngioManabí Cardiocenter | ||
| Antigua Clínica Manta | ||
| Centro de Especialidades Médicas Santa Inés | ||
| CENTRO MEDICO | ||
| Centro Medico de Especialidades | ||
| Centro Oftalmologico Cueva Vision | ||
| Clínica de la mujer | ||
| Clínica del Pacífico HD | ||
| Clinica Garcia | ||
| Clínica Santa Margarita | ||
| Dr. Cesar Flores Plaza HepaGastroenterologo | ||
| Dr. Harold Cedeño Macías (cardiólogo) | ||
| Los Esteros | ||
| Medical Plus | ||
| Metrodial Clínica Renal | ||
| PortoSalud | ||
| Salud Amiga | ||
| SIME | ||
| SOLCA | ||
| SubCentro de salud EL PROGRESO | ||
| Subcentro de Salud San José |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Montecristi
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| ACYM Galilea | |
| Basílica Menor Católica Nuestra Madre de Monserrate - Santuario | |
| Capilla Católica Cristo Resucitado - Monterrey | |
| Capilla Católica San Juan Eudes | Montecristi | |
| Capilla de la Casa De Retiro Padre Luis Brisson | |
| Casa De Retiro Padre Luis Brisson | |
| Iglesia Católica Cristo Resucitado de Colorado | Montecristi | |
| Iglesia Católica María Inmaculada - La Sequita | |
| Iglesia Católica Nuestra Madre Dolorosa | Los Bajos | |
| Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora del Carmen | |
| Iglesia Católica San José | Montecristi | |
| Iglesia Católica Santa Marianita - El Colorado | |
| Iglesia Católica Santa Rosa y San Ramón - Pepa de Huso | |
| Iglesia Católica Santísima Trinidad - Leonidas Proaño | |
| Iglesia del Monasterio del Carmen | |
| Monasterio del Carmen de Cristo Crucificado |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
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What is the population of Montecristi?
Montecristi has a population of 18,351 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 566.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Montecristi?
Montecristi 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.