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Palenque, Ecuador
Los Ríos · Ecuador
Palenque is a small city in Los Ríos, Ecuador with a population of 9,083. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Palenque
Palenque, also anciently known in the Itzaʼ language as Lakamha, was a Maya city-state in southern Mexico that perished in the 8th century. The Palenque ruins date from ca. 226 BC to ca. 799 AD. After its decline, it was overgrown by the jungle of cedar, mahogany, and sapodilla trees, but has since been excavated and restored. It is located near the Usumacinta River in the Mexican state of Chiapas, about 130 km (81 mi) south of Ciudad del Carmen, 150 meters (490 ft) above sea level. It is adjacent to the modern town of Palenque, Chiapas. It averages a humid 26 °C (79 °F) with roughly 2,160 millimeters (85 in) of rain a year.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,083 |
| Population Density | 11,645 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.4376°, -79.7569° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Los Ríos |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 124.5 inches (3,162 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Palenque
Palenque is a small city in Ecuador (Los Ríos) with a population of 9,083. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 124.5 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,645/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.4376°N, 79.7569°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (133 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 170 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 170 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 175 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 15.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 2.9 in |
Palenque has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in August to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (15.4") and August the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Palenque
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCJB La Voz de los Andes 89.3 FM | christian, christian music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Canela Pichincha | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Canela Pichincha 106.5 FM | chicha, chicha ecuatoriana | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio La Metro Stereo | rock | UNKNOWN | |
| JC La Bruja | música pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Radio Redonda 96.9 Quito | deportes | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Jumbo Deep Radio | deep, deep house | MP3 | |
| area deportiva | deportes | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Nuevo Tiempo 92.1 FM | christian, christian rock | UNKNOWN 64 kbps | |
| PM RADIO Quevedo | decades | MP3 128 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Palenque
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central Municipal | |||||
| Plaza Comercial |
Airports Near Palenque
48 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport | GYE | Large Airport |
| Reales Tamarindos Airport | PVO | Medium Airport |
| Agro Aereo Jaramillo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Alba Elena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ana María Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Babahoyo North Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Banastru Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Blanca Piedra Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bototillal Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Casa Vinces Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chone Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Costa Azul Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cristal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Batán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Guayabo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Esterito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guale Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guarumal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Clementina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Gran Chaparral Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Fragua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Julia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Holandesa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Valdez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Isabel Maria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| KM 35 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cadena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Estrella Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Lolita Airport. | — | Small Airport |
| La Virgen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Loma Larga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Perez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Maria Cristina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Martinica Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pantalony Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pedro Carbo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quevedo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quevedo North Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Alejandro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Carlos Costa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Honorato Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Jacinto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San José Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Rafael Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Simón Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Santa María Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vinces Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wongkinmay Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Palenque
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Católica San Pedro | |
| Capilla Católica Santa Narcisa de Jesús | |
| Iglesia Católica San Nicolás de Tolentino | |
| Sitio Arqueológico |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Palenque
What is the population of Palenque?
Palenque has a population of 9,083 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 11,645 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Palenque?
Palenque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 124.5 inches.