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Paján, Ecuador

Manabí · Ecuador

Paján is a small city in Manabí, Ecuador with a population of 9,183. Elevation: 512 ft (156 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,183 Population 133/sq mi density
512 ft Elevation 156 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
54.7 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Paján

Paján is a town in the Manabí province of Ecuador. It is the seat of the Paján Canton.

People

Population9,183
Density133/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain54.7 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Population9,183
Population Density133 / sq mi
Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Coordinates-1.5527°, -80.4285°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceManabí
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation54.7 inches (1,390 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Paján

Paján is a small city in Ecuador (Manabí) with a population of 9,183. The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet (156 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.7 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Paján has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 54.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.2°F
37% above Ecuador avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Area69.2 sq mi (179.1 km²)
Population Density133/sq mi
Coordinates-1.5527°N, 80.4285°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.7"
44% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 10.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

362 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.7 on Jun 27, 2025.

Aug 4, 1998 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M7.2 107 km
Sep 28, 2000 45 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.4 150 km
Aug 5, 1996 24 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador M6.3 81 km
Jan 28, 2005 51 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador M6.2 96 km
Mar 31, 2019 31 km N of Santa Elena, Ecuador M6.2 61 km
Jan 24, 2005 23 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M6.1 45 km
Jan 28, 2005 90 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador M6.1 126 km
Apr 22, 2016 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 140 km
Jun 30, 2017 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 141 km
Jan 21, 2005 21 km WSW of Montecristi, Ecuador M6.0 64 km
Apr 22, 2016 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.9 142 km
Apr 17, 2016 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.8 132 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 116 km
Jan 24, 2005 37 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M5.8 56 km
Jan 30, 2005 43 km WNW of Manta, Ecuador M5.7 110 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 89 km
Jan 24, 2005 26 km ESE of Santa Elena, Ecuador M5.6 90 km
Apr 17, 2016 50 km NW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.6 150 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 118 km
Aug 4, 1991 23 km WNW of Manta, Ecuador M5.5 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1933 ECUADOR Earthquake - - 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
February 77°F (25°C) 8.0 in
March 77°F (25°C) 10.3 in Warmest, Wettest
April 77°F (25°C) 5.7 in
May 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
August 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
December 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in

Paján has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in August to 77°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.3") and August the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Paján

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
DIBLU FM 88.9 deportes, entretenimiento AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Coqueta 96.5 FM - AAC+ 192 kbps

Farmers Markets in Paján

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central de Jipijapa

Monuments in Paján

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Las Golondrinas

Veterinaries in Paján

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agropecuaria Campozano
Veterinaria Mascotas Felices Doctor Merchán Alvarado Wellington

Bus Stations in Paján

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EC #4419036992

Gas Stations in Paján

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EC #8130365057

Stadiums & Teams in Paján

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Airports Near Paján

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Ulpiano Paez International AirportSNCLarge Airport
José Joaquín de Olmedo International AirportGYELarge Airport
Eloy Alfaro International AirportMECMedium Airport
Reales Tamarindos AirportPVOMedium Airport
Algarrobo Airstrip-Small Airport
Ayangue Airport-Small Airport
Cerro Azul Airport-Small Airport
Chongón Airstrip-Small Airport
El Batán Airport-Small Airport
Guale Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda Gran Chaparral Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda La Fragua Airport-Small Airport
Isabel Maria Airport-Small Airport
Jipijapa AirportJIPSmall Airport
Loma Alta Airport-Small Airport
Los Rebeldes Airpark-Small Airport
Manglaralto Airport-Small Airport
Mar Abierto Airport-Small Airport
Pedro Carbo Airport-Small Airport
San Honorato Airport-Small Airport
Taura Air Base-Small Airport
Vinces Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Paján

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitacion Fisica

Churches & Religious Organizations in Paján

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Católica
Capilla Católica Narcisa de Jesús - Santa Bárbara
Capilla Católica San Ignacio
Capilla Católica Santa Lucía
Capilla Católica Virgen de Guadalupe
Iglesia Católica La Merced - Parroquia San Juan Bautista de Paján
Iglesia Católica Santa Rosa
Iglesia Católica Santísima Virgen de Agua Santa
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Paján

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
125 m (410 ft)

🇪🇨 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 Paján

What is the population of Paján?

Paján has a population of 9,183 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 133 people per square mile, spread across 69.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Paján?

Paján has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 54.7 inches.

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