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Naranjal, Ecuador

Guayas · Ecuador

Naranjal is a mid-size city in Guayas, Ecuador with a population of 32,045. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

32,045 Population 11,825/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
39.3 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Naranjal

Naranjal is a city located in southern Guayas Province, Ecuador, near Azuay Province. It is the seat of Naranjal Canton, created in 1960.

People

Population32,045
Density11,825/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain39.3 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Population32,045
Population Density11,825 / sq mi
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates-2.6764°, -79.6174°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceGuayas
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation39.3 inches (998 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Naranjal

Naranjal is a mid-size city in Ecuador (Guayas) with a population of 32,045. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Climate in Naranjal

Naranjal has an average annual temperature of 21.6°C (71°F). The hottest month is Sep (22.4°C), the coldest is Mar (21.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 873 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.5°C / 71°F 16.6° / 30.6° 110.2
Feb 21.4°C / 71°F 17° / 29.2° 138.1
Mar 21.1°C / 70°F 17.1° / 28.6° 147.1
Apr 21.3°C / 70°F 16.8° / 29° 124.6
May 21.7°C / 71°F 16.1° / 29.7° 68.3
Jun 21.3°C / 70°F 15.3° / 30° 51.0
Jul 21.6°C / 71°F 15° / 30.9° 31.5
Aug 22°C / 72°F 14.8° / 31.9° 23.6
Sep 22.4°C / 72°F 15.2° / 32.1° 17.5
Oct 22.1°C / 72°F 16° / 32.1° 39.5
Nov 21.3°C / 70°F 15.7° / 30.3° 45.1
Dec 21.4°C / 71°F 16.2° / 30.3° 77.1
Naranjal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 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 39.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average73.0°F
35% above Ecuador avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density11,825/sq mi
Coordinates-2.6764°N, 79.6174°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.09"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

233 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 24, 2025.

Mar 18, 2023 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M6.8 29 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 100 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 38 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 92 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 74 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 71 km
Feb 10, 1990 58 km NNW of Zorritos, Peru M5.6 145 km
Jan 24, 2005 26 km ESE of Santa Elena, Ecuador M5.6 121 km
Mar 31, 2019 34 km NNE of Santa Elena, Ecuador M5.5 149 km
Sep 20, 2000 26 km WSW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador M5.5 129 km
Feb 22, 2019 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador M5.5 51 km
Apr 28, 2015 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador M5.4 66 km
Jul 19, 2009 16 km WNW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador M5.4 133 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 70 km
Mar 25, 2014 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador M5.3 60 km
Feb 16, 1990 55 km NNW of Tumbes, Peru M5.3 128 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 42 km
Aug 11, 2004 66 km NW of Tumbes, Peru M5.3 139 km
Jun 21, 2025 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador M5.2 9 km
Apr 25, 2023 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M5.2 29 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 6 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (150 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 150 km
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 6.5 in
February 74°F (23°C) 8.5 in
March 75°F (24°C) 9.1 in Wettest
April 75°F (24°C) 6.8 in Warmest
May 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
August 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in

Naranjal has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 72°F in August to 75°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.1") and August the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Naranjal

Institution Type Founded Website
Escuela 19 de Marzo College

Schools in Naranjal

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela 2 de Mayo
Colegio 15 de Octubre
Colegio del Milenio
Escuela Mariano Unda
Unidad Educativa Homero Castro Zurita
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Radio Stations near Naranjal

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Canela Guayas merengue, pop AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Canela Guayas 90.5 FM entretenimiento, folclor AAC+ 64 kbps

Farmers Markets in Naranjal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
MERCADO MUNICIPAL DEL CANTÓN BALAO
Mercado Nuevo
Mini Market Juanito

Hotels in Naranjal

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hostal California
Hostal Naranjal
Hostal Zhiro's
Hotel Cristal Palace
Hotel JJ
Hotel Palmitas
Hotel Paraíso
Hotel San Miguel
Las Delicias Naranjal Hotel

Restaurants in Naranjal

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Angelito
Cevicheria Manabita
El Pato
Julio's Grill
La Cueva Del Cangrejo
La Cueva del Cangrejo
Leo's d Mariscos
Picanteria Restaurant KIMAR
VIctoria's Restaurant

Cafes in Naranjal

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Heladeria Topsy

Cinemas in Naranjal

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Frontera Plaza Shopping

Monuments in Naranjal

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arco del inca
Arco inspiración del poeta

Dentists in Naranjal

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sabando Dental

Bus Stations in Naranjal

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oficinas Coop. 16 de Junio

Gas Stations in Naranjal

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EC #11258819277
Petroecuador
Primax
SANTANA OIL

Banks in Naranjal

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Machala
BanEcuador
Coop. Ahorro y Crédito Santa Rosa Ltda
Corresponsal Solario Jardín Azuayo Naranjal

Airports Near Naranjal

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
José Joaquín de Olmedo International AirportGYELarge Airport
Mariscal Lamar AirportCUEMedium Airport
Aerocisne AirportSmall Airport
Agroazucar AirportSmall Airport
Agromarina AirstripSmall Airport
Aguayo AirportSmall Airport
Alba Elena AirportSmall Airport
Algarrobo AirstripSmall Airport
Amable Calle Gutierrez AirportSmall Airport
Banastru AirportSmall Airport
Barbones - Samuel Quimi AirportSmall Airport
Blanca Piedra AirstripSmall Airport
Brisas del Mar Airstrip.Small Airport
Calademar AirportSmall Airport
Calica AirstripSmall Airport
Camacongo AirportSmall Airport
Camaguay AirportSmall Airport
Carmita AirportSmall Airport
Celia María AirportSmall Airport
Cerro Azul AirportSmall Airport
Chongón AirstripSmall Airport
Colas de Oro AirportSmall Airport
Darsacom AirstripSmall Airport
Delfines AirstripSmall Airport
Dualar AirstripSmall Airport
El Batán AirportSmall Airport
El Morro AirstripSmall Airport
El Piedrero AirportSmall Airport
Exportamar AirstripSmall Airport
Fumipalma AirportSmall Airport
Guabital AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio Valdez AirportSmall Airport
Josema AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
La Maria AirportSmall Airport
La Mina AirportSmall Airport
La Puntilla AirportSmall Airport
Langosmar AirportSmall Airport
Las Peñas AirportSmall Airport
Loma Alta AirportSmall Airport
Los Rebeldes AirparkSmall Airport
Maragrosa AirportSmall Airport
Matorrillos AirportSmall Airport
NIRSA AirportSmall Airport
Payo AirportSmall Airport
Pechichal AirportSmall Airport
Posorja AirportSmall Airport
Probana AirportSmall Airport
Puná Southwest AirportSmall Airport
Roble Mar AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Naranjal

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Católica de La Santísima Cruz
Hall of the Kingdom of the Jehovah's Witnesses.
Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora del Cisne | Naranjal
Iglesia Católica San José | Naranjal

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
25 m (82 ft)
Area
7.0 km² (2.7 mi²)
Postal Code
EC091150
Website
naranjal.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 Naranjal

What is the population of Naranjal?

Naranjal has a population of 32,045 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 11,825 people per square mile, spread across 2.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Naranjal?

Naranjal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.3 inches.

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