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Pampanal de Bolívar, Ecuador
Esmeraldas · Ecuador
Pampanal de Bolívar is a small town in Esmeraldas, Ecuador with a population of 1,118. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pampanal de Bolívar
San Lorenzo is a port town on the north coast of Ecuador, about 18 km south of the Colombian border. It was joined by a narrow gauge rail to the city of Ibarra in the Highlands and for many years it was an important port for the export of balsa wood and tagua.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,118 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.3525°, -78.8936° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Esmeraldas |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 100.3 inches (2,547 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pampanal de Bolívar
Pampanal de Bolívar is a small town in Ecuador (Esmeraldas) with a population of 1,118. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 100.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 154 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 146.8 sq mi (380.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.3525°N, 78.8936°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 48 km |
| 1906 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 69 km |
| 2025 | ECUADOR | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 76 km |
| 1958 | COLOMBIA-ECUADOR | Earthquake | — | 115 | 69 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachimbiro (119 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 119 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 122 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 122 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 130 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 145 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 154 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 170 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 173 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 178 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 11.2 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 6.1 in |
Pampanal de Bolívar has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in August to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 100.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (12.8") and November the driest (3.5").
Airports Near Pampanal de Bolívar
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Carlos Concha Torres International Airport | ESM | Large Airport |
| La Florida Airport | TCO | Medium Airport |
| Guinulero Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Maguí Payán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Palpailón | — | Small Airport |
| Payán Airport | PYN | Small Airport |
| San Lorenzo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tapatla Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Pampanal de Bolívar?
Pampanal de Bolívar has a population of 1,118 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 146.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pampanal de Bolívar?
Pampanal de Bolívar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 154 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 100.3 inches.