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Palestina, Ecuador

Guayas · Ecuador

Palestina is a small city in Guayas, Ecuador with a population of 9,364. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

9,364 Population 21,777/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
136.6 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Palestina

Palestina

Palestina is a town located in northern Guayas, Ecuador. It is the seat of Palestina Canton, created in 1988.

People

Population9,364
Density21,777/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain136.6 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population9,364
Population Density21,777 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates-1.9371°, -79.7140°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceGuayas
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation136.6 inches (3,470 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palestina

Palestina is a small city in Ecuador (Guayas) with a population of 9,364. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 136.6 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Climate in Palestina

Palestina 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 1681 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 264.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 429.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 395.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 275.1
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 93.9
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 42.3
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 12.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 2.1
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 11.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 9.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 43.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 99.9
Palestina experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 136.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below Ecuador avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density21,777/sq mi
Coordinates-1.9371°N, 79.7140°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 136.6"
260% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 12.91"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

296 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 95 km
Aug 5, 1996 24 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador M6.3 143 km
Mar 31, 2019 31 km N of Santa Elena, Ecuador M6.2 122 km
Jan 24, 2005 23 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M6.1 135 km
Mar 28, 1996 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador M6.0 148 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 100 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 54 km
Jan 24, 2005 37 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M5.8 146 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 14 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 28 km
Jan 24, 2005 26 km ESE of Santa Elena, Ecuador M5.6 113 km
Aug 25, 1996 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.5 150 km
Feb 17, 2005 50 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador M5.5 149 km
Mar 31, 2019 34 km NNE of Santa Elena, Ecuador M5.5 113 km
Feb 22, 2019 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador M5.5 34 km
Sep 20, 2000 26 km WSW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador M5.5 83 km
Apr 28, 2015 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador M5.4 19 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 143 km
Jul 19, 2009 16 km WNW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador M5.4 76 km
Mar 25, 2014 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador M5.3 60 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 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (124 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 124 km
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 153 km
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 180 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 10.1 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 11.7 in
March 80°F (27°C) 12.9 in Wettest
April 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in Warmest
May 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in
July 53°F (12°C) 0.3 in
August 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
December 78°F (26°C) 2.7 in

Palestina has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 52°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.9") and August the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Palestina

5 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
Forever Radio 92.5 actualidas, noticias AAC+ 40 kbps
Radio Magica 87.7 (Ecuador) 80s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Antena 3 91.7 FM commercial, latin MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Palestina

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archivo Histórico del Guayas
Archivo Histórico del Guayas
Archivo Histórico del Guayas
Casa de los Titeres
Casa de los Titeres
Casa de los Titeres
Casa del Artista Plastico
Casa del Artista Plastico
Casa del Artista Plastico
Guayaquil en la Historía
Guayaquil en la Historía
Guayaquil en la Historía
La Casa de Olmedo
Museo Antropológico y de Arte Contemporáneo
Museo Antropológico y de Arte Contemporáneo
Museo Antropológico y de Arte Contemporáneo
Museo de la Cerveza
Museo de la Cerveza
Museo de la Cerveza
Museo de la Música Popular Julio Jaramillo
Museo de la Música Popular Julio Jaramillo
Museo de la Música Popular Julio Jaramillo
Museo de los Equipos del Astillero
Museo de los Equipos del Astillero
Museo de los Equipos del Astillero
Museo del Astillero Barcelona y Emelec
Museo del Astillero Barcelona y Emelec
Museo del Astillero Barcelona y Emelec
Museo del Benemérito Cuerpo de Bomberos de Guayaquil
Museo del Benemérito Cuerpo de Bomberos de Guayaquil
Museo del Benemérito Cuerpo de Bomberos de Guayaquil
Museo en Miniatura
Museo en Miniatura
Museo en Miniatura
Museo Julio Viteri Gamboa
Museo Municipal de la Musica Popular
Museo Municipal de la Musica Popular
Museo Municipal de la Musica Popular
Museo Naval - El Fortín de Santa Ana
Museo Naval - El Fortín de Santa Ana
Museo Naval - El Fortín de Santa Ana
Parque Histórico
Parque Histórico
Parque Histórico

Libraries in Palestina

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca del Museo Antropológico y de Arte Contemporáneo0.0
Biblioteca del Museo Antropológico y de Arte Contemporáneo0.0
Biblioteca del Museo Antropológico y de Arte Contemporáneo0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Escuela de Conducción Albert Einstein0.0

Farmers Markets in Palestina

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Despensa Dios es Bueno
Despensa Dios es Bueno
Despensa Dios es Bueno
Don Tablero La Joya
Mercado Artesanal Guayaquil
Mercado CDLA Maldanado
Mercado La Dolorosa
Mercado Mayorista
Mercado Municipal - Florida Norte
Mercado Municipal - Las Manuelas
Mercado Municipal - Laurel
Mercado Municipal - Mariana de Jesús
Mercado Municipal - Mariana de Jesús
Mercado Municipal - Mariana de Jesús
Mercado Municipal - Mariana de Jesús
Mercado Municipal - Sauces 9
Mercado Municipal "Los Vergeles"
Mercado Municipal 4 de Mayo
Mercado Municipal Casuarina
Mercado Municipal Del Norte
Mercado Municipal Del Norte
Mercado Municipal Del Norte
Mercado Municipal Del Norte
Mercado Municipal Pedro Antonio Jiménez Tutivén
Mercado Municipal Sauces 4
Mercado Norte (Provisional)
Mercado Norte (Provisional)
Mercado Norte (Provisional)
Plaza de Flores - Zaida Letty Castillo
Proximo Mercado Mayorista
Tres Hermanos

Stadiums & Teams in Palestina

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Modelo Alberto Spencer Herrera
Estadio Modelo Alberto Spencer Herrera
Estadio Municipal Sandiford
Estadio Municipal Sandiford
Liga Cantonal Durán
Liga Cantonal Durán
Monumental Banco Pichincha Stadium
Monumental Banco Pichincha Stadium

Airports Near Palestina

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
José Joaquín de Olmedo International AirportGYELarge Airport
Aerocisne AirportSmall Airport
Agroazucar AirportSmall Airport
Agromarina AirstripSmall Airport
Alba Elena AirportSmall Airport
Algarrobo AirstripSmall Airport
Babahoyo North AirportSmall Airport
Banastru AirportSmall Airport
Blanca Piedra AirstripSmall Airport
Bototillal AirstripSmall Airport
Calademar AirportSmall Airport
Calica AirstripSmall Airport
Camaguay AirportSmall Airport
Casa Vinces AirportSmall Airport
Cerro Azul AirportSmall Airport
Chongón 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
Guale AirportSmall Airport
Guarumal AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Clementina AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Gran Chaparral AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda La Fragua AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda La Julia AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio Valdez AirportSmall Airport
Isabel Maria AirportSmall Airport
Josema AirportSmall Airport
La Estrella AirportSmall Airport
La Lolita Airport.Small Airport
La Puntilla AirportSmall Airport
La Virgen AirportSmall Airport
Langosmar AirportSmall Airport
Loma Alta AirportSmall Airport
Loma Larga AirportSmall Airport
Los Rebeldes AirparkSmall Airport
Martinica AirportSmall Airport
Matorrillos AirportSmall Airport
Payo AirportSmall Airport
Pechichal AirportSmall Airport
Pedro Carbo AirportSmall Airport
Playas AirportSmall Airport
Posorja AirportSmall Airport
Probana AirportSmall Airport
San Andres AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Palestina

39 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aprofe
Avantmed Centro Medico IESS
C.S Fco. de Orellana
CARDIUM - Centro Cardiológico Kennedy
Centro de Especialidades Medicas
Centro Medico Albomédicos
Centro Medico la Inmaculada
cetdol
Clinic Luna Sevvik
Clínica Lasos
Clínica Moreno
Clínica Saguay
CS Fco de Orellana
Dr Washington Tituaña Cardenas
Dr. Alberto Riof Rio Saenz
Dr. Galo G. Quizanga Aguirre
Dr. Rodolfo Galán Sánchez
Dr. Rommel Camacho
Edificio Medical Plaza
Fisiomedic - Centro de Rehabilitación
Funcrisa
Instituto de Neurociencias
Interax Clinic - Centro de Diagnóstico Clínico
La Sayen Ambulatory Surgical Center
laboratoria
Laboratorio Clinico Delta
Luis E Alvarado Suarez
Medical Plaza
Médico
Medigreen
MediSig
Sede Distrito 09D05
Segurilab
SEMEDIC
Semedic
Serdidyv hemodiálisis
Unidad Medica de la Mujer
Unidad Oftalmologica UNIOFKEN
Veris

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palestina

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica Santa Rosa de Lima - La Victoria

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
9 m (30 ft)
Founded
1776
Postal Code
EC091050
Website
samborondon.gob.ec
Twinned With
Tlalnepantla, Tlalnepantla de Baz Municipality

🇪🇨 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 Palestina

What is the population of Palestina?

Palestina has a population of 9,364 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 21,777 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palestina?

Palestina has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 136.6 inches.

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