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Playas, Ecuador
Guayas · Ecuador
Playas is a mid-size city in Guayas, Ecuador with a population of 30,564. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).
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About Playas
Playas is a coastal city located in the province of Guayas, Ecuador. It is the seat of Playas Canton, created in 1989. As of the census of 2022, the city had a population of 48,156. The city takes its official name from the independence hero, General José de Villamil. Playas is an important tourist center and is located approximately 96 km from Guayaquil.
People
Climate
| Population | 30,564 |
| Population Density | 149 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | -2.6320°, -80.3881° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Guayas |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.8 inches (401 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Playas
Playas is a mid-size city in Ecuador (Guayas) with a population of 30,564. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.8 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in Playas
Playas has an average annual temperature of 24.6°C (76°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.4°C), the coldest is Sep (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 533 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.0°F |
| 41% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 205.1 sq mi (531.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.6320°N, 80.3881°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | 89 km |
| 1933 | ECUADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in |
Playas has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in August to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and June the driest (0.2").
Schools in Playas
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inti raimi | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Freire Stabile | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Playas
4 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 Antena 3 91.7 FM | commercial, latin | MP3 128 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Playas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal - Articulos Varios - Posorja | |||||
| Mercardo Municipal de Mariscos - Posorja |
Hotels in Playas
17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Playas
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Playas
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Playas
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Playas
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Playas
6 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Playas
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Playas
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Playas
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Playas
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Playas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Playas
49 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Ulpiano Paez International Airport | SNC | Large Airport |
| José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport | GYE | Large Airport |
| Agromarina Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Aguayo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Algarrobo Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Amable Calle Gutierrez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aquapesca Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ayangue Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barbones - Samuel Quimi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Brisas del Mar Airstrip. | — | Small Airport |
| Calademar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Calica Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Camacongo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Camaguay Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carmita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Celia María Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cerro Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chongón Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Colas de Oro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Darsacom Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Delfines Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dualar Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| El Batán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Morro Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Exportamar Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Guabital Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Josema Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Joya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Maria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Mina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Langosmar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Peñas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Loma Alta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Rebeldes Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Mar Abierto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Maragrosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Matorrillos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| NIRSA Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Panamao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Posorja Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puná Southwest Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Roble Mar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Andres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Jacinto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Saraguro Army Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Solbananas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Taura Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Tenguel Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Playas
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Católica Corazón de Jesús - Puerto El Morro | |
| Iglesia Católica Cristo Resucitado - San Jacinto | |
| Iglesia Católica Inmaculada Concepción | |
| Iglesia Católica María, Madre del Buen Pastor | Gral Villamil Playas | |
| Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes | Gral Villamil Playas | |
| Iglesia Católica San Jacinto del Morro | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Bellavista | |
| Monasterio Católico | |
| Santuario Católico de la Virgen de la Roca |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Playas
What is the population of Playas?
Playas has a population of 30,564 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 149 people per square mile, spread across 205.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Playas?
Playas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.8 inches.