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Muisne, Ecuador

Esmeraldas · Ecuador

Muisne is a small city in Esmeraldas, Ecuador with a population of 13,393. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,393 Population 114/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
62.4 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Muisne

Muisne

Muisne is a coastal town in the southwest of the province of Esmeraldas in northwestern Ecuador, with a population of 5,574 in the last Ecuadorian census in 2022. It is the seat of the namesake canton.

People

Population13,393
Density114/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain62.4 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population13,393
Population Density114 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates0.6105°, -80.0186°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceEsmeraldas
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation62.4 inches (1,586 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Muisne

Muisne is a small city in Ecuador (Esmeraldas) with a population of 13,393. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.4 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Climate in Muisne

Muisne has an average annual temperature of 25.4°C (78°F). The hottest month is Apr (25.9°C), the coldest is Nov (25°C). Average annual precipitation is 1254 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.6°C / 78°F 23.3° / 29.2° 208.5
Feb 25.9°C / 79°F 23.9° / 28.9° 182.2
Mar 25.9°C / 79°F 23.7° / 29.2° 213.1
Apr 25.9°C / 79°F 23.8° / 29.3° 191.6
May 25.7°C / 78°F 23.6° / 28.8° 129.2
Jun 25.2°C / 77°F 23° / 28.5° 100.7
Jul 25.1°C / 77°F 22.5° / 29° 33.4
Aug 25.1°C / 77°F 22.3° / 29.8° 22.0
Sep 25.3°C / 78°F 22.4° / 30.1° 17.4
Oct 25.2°C / 77°F 22.6° / 29.9° 40.7
Nov 25°C / 77°F 22.4° / 29.7° 32.5
Dec 25.2°C / 77°F 22.8° / 29.5° 82.5
Muisne has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above Ecuador avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area117.1 sq mi (303.4 km²)
Population Density114/sq mi
Coordinates0.6105°N, 80.0186°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.4"
64% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 9.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

235 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 28 km
Aug 4, 1998 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M7.2 140 km
May 18, 2016 24 km NW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M6.9 47 km
May 18, 2016 32 km SE of Muisne, Ecuador M6.7 33 km
Sep 2, 1990 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador M6.6 89 km
Sep 28, 2000 45 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.4 111 km
Apr 25, 2025 19 km NE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M6.3 76 km
Jul 11, 2016 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M6.3 42 km
Apr 20, 2016 21 km W of Muisne, Ecuador M6.2 22 km
Apr 20, 2016 10 km N of Muisne, Ecuador M6.0 11 km
Jun 30, 2017 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 113 km
Apr 22, 2016 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 114 km
Jul 11, 2016 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M5.9 43 km
Apr 22, 2016 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.9 113 km
Apr 17, 2016 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.8 113 km
Mar 27, 2022 7 km SE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.8 56 km
Jun 16, 2014 51 km NW of Pampanal de Bolívar, Ecuador M5.7 143 km
Apr 23, 2016 26 km W of Muisne, Ecuador M5.7 26 km
Apr 17, 2016 50 km NW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.6 120 km
Apr 19, 2016 3 km S of Muisne, Ecuador M5.6 4 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 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 600 134 km
1906 OFF COAST Earthquake 5.0 m 1,000 82 km
2016 OFF COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 663 28 km
2025 ECUADOR Earthquake 0.4 m 77 km
1906 COLOMBIA-ECUADOR Earthquake 0.3 m 117 km
1958 COLOMBIA-ECUADOR Earthquake 115 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Guagua Pichincha (180 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 180 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 184 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 187 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 189 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 9.5 in
February 79°F (26°C) 9.8 in Wettest
March 79°F (26°C) 9.4 in Warmest
April 79°F (26°C) 7.8 in
May 78°F (26°C) 5.9 in
June 77°F (25°C) 6.9 in
July 76°F (25°C) 2.8 in
August 76°F (24°C) 1.6 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 2.0 in Coldest
October 76°F (25°C) 2.7 in
November 76°F (25°C) 1.7 in
December 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in

Muisne has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in September to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 62.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.8") and August the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Muisne

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
UNIDAD EDUCATIVA MUISNE
UNIDAD EDUCATIVA MUISNE
reina trejo
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Hotels in Muisne

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hostal Té de Menta
Hotel Galapagos

Restaurants in Muisne

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ASADERO RESTAURANT EL VIEJO WILLY
Corviches & empanadas
El Polludo
LA CHOZA DE LA ALBACORA
Morochos Ramonita
RESTAURANT SANTA MARTHA

Gas Stations in Muisne

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petroecuador
Petrolrios

Banks in Muisne

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BANECUADOR
BANECUADOR B.P

Airports Near Muisne

7 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Muisne

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Muisne

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Website
gadmuisne.gob.ec/

🇪🇨 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 Muisne

What is the population of Muisne?

Muisne has a population of 13,393 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 114 people per square mile, spread across 117.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Muisne?

Muisne has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.4 inches.

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