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Portovelo, Ecuador
El Oro · Ecuador
Portovelo is a small city in El Oro, Ecuador with a population of 9,708. Elevation: 3,169 ft (966 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
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About Portovelo
Portovelo Curipamba is a town in the El Oro Province of Ecuador.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,708 |
| Population Density | 488 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,169 ft (966 m) |
| Coordinates | -3.7160°, -79.6189° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | El Oro |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 131.7 inches (3,344 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Portovelo
Portovelo is a small city in Ecuador (El Oro) with a population of 9,708. The city sits at an elevation of 3,169 feet (966 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 131.7 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,169 ft (966 m) |
| Area | 19.9 sq mi (51.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 488/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.7160°N, 79.6189°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 114 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 8.6 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in |
Portovelo has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 48°F in January to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.2") and July the driest (0.2").
Schools in Portovelo
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Nacional 13 de Mayo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Federico Froebel | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela John Dewey | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Ciudad de Portovelo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Río Amarillo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Portovelo
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Samantha 89.3 FM | music, news | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Portovelo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiguo Hospital Americano | ||||
| Degat | ||||
| El Cisne | ||||
| Magner Turner | ||||
| Museo Municipal | ||||
| The Magnet Turner |
Libraries in Portovelo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Portovelo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Portovelo
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Portovelo
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Portovelo
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Portovelo
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Portovelo
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Portovelo
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Portovelo
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Portovelo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tienda Rivera |
Stadiums & Teams in Portovelo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Portovelo
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport | MRR | Medium Airport |
| Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport | ETR | Medium Airport |
| Amable Calle Gutierrez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barbones - Samuel Quimi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carabon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Celia María Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ciudad de Catamayo Airport | LOH | Small Airport |
| Cumbaratza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Mina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Loja Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Puná Southwest Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Roble Mar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Solbananas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tenguel Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Portovelo
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Armal Express | |
| Servientrega |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Portovelo
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Evangélica | |
| Iglesia Católica de Fátima | |
| Iglesia Católica de la Virgen del Consuelo | |
| Iglesia Católica San José | |
| Iglesia Evangélica | |
| Salon del Reino Testigos de Jehová |
Quick Facts
🇪🇨 About Ecuador
Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Portovelo?
Portovelo has a population of 9,708 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 488 people per square mile, spread across 19.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Portovelo?
Portovelo has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 131.7 inches.