Portoviejo, Ecuador
Manabí · Ecuador
Portoviejo is a large city in Manabí, Ecuador with a population of 321,800. Elevation: 295 ft (90 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Portoviejo
Portoviejo, also known as San Gregorio de Portoviejo, is a city in Ecuador, and the capital of the Province of Manabí, located about 30 km (19 mi) from the Pacific coast. It is still known as the city of the "Royal Tamarind Trees" due to the former Tamarind plantations in the area.
People
Climate
| Population | 321,800 |
| Population Density | 17,672 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.0576°, -80.4515° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Manabí |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.0 inches (1,854 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Portoviejo
Portoviejo is a large city in Ecuador (Manabí) with a population of 321,800. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.0 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in Portoviejo
Portoviejo 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 669 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 18.2 sq mi (47.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 17,672/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.0576°N, 80.4515°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1933 | ECUADOR | Earthquake | - | - | 121 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (198 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in |
Portoviejo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in August to 78°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and August the driest (0.3").
Colleges & Universities in Portoviejo
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| C.E.G.B. Cicerón Robles Velásquez | College | - | , |
| Cambridge Ecuador | College | - | , |
| Centro de Capacitación Laboral | College | - | , |
| CENTRO DE EDUCACIÓN BÁSICA RAFAEL MARÍA MENDOZA | College | - | , |
| Colegio 12 de Marzo | College | - | , |
| Colegio Albert Esitein | College | - | , |
| Colegio Bruno Sánchez Carreño | College | - | , |
| Colegio de Abogados | College | - | , |
| Colegio El Guabito | College | - | , |
| Colegio Latinoamericano | College | - | , |
| Colegio Nacional Mixto 18 de Octubre | College | - | , |
| Coordinación Zonal 4 Educación | College | - | , |
| El Paraiso de los Niños | College | - | , |
| ESCUELA "NIÑO JESUS" | College | - | , |
| Escuela de Idiomas Priceton Academy | College | - | , |
| Escuela Ena Ali Guillém Vélez/ Colegio nocturno San Cristobal | College | - | , |
| Escuela Particular Mixta El Rosario | College | - | , |
| Facultad de Ingenierías Agroambientales (FIAG) | University | - | Visit → |
| Instituto Confucio USFQ extensión Portoviejo | College | - | , |
| INSTITUTO SUPERIOR PEDAGÓGICO 23 DE OCTUBRE | College | - | , |
| Instituto Superior Tecnológico Luis Arboleda Martinez | College | - | Visit → |
| Instituto Tecnológico Superior Portoviejo | College | - | , |
| La Teodomira - FIAG | University | - | Visit → |
| Liceo Naval de Manta | College | - | , |
| Nacional Rocafuerte | College | - | , |
| Nueva Universidad UTE Sede Manabí | University | - | , |
| PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DEL ECUADOR | University | - | Visit → |
| Portoviejo | College | - | , |
| UNESUM Ecoturismo | University | - | , |
| Unidad Educativa del Milenio Picoaza | College | - | , |
| Unidad Educativa Fe y Alegria | College | - | , |
| Unidad Educativa General Eloy Alfaro | College | - | , |
| UNIDAD EDUCATIVA PAULO EMILIO MACÍAS SABANDO | College | - | , |
| Universidad De Las Fuerzas Armadas | College | - | , |
| Universidad Particular San Gregorio de Portoviejo | University | - | Visit → |
| UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA DE MANABI | University | - | Visit → |
| Universidad Técnica de Manabí | University | - | , |
| Universidad UTE - Sede Manabí | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Portoviejo
130+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unidad Educativa Particular Santa Mariana de Jesús | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Técnico Uruguay | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio María de la Merced | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Martha Bucaram de Roldos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela fiscal Pedro Gual | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Simón Bolívar | - | - | - | - |
| Jardin Fiscal UNE | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Velasco Ibarra | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 24 de Mayo N°-2 | - | - | - | - |
| Pedro Zambrano Barcia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Fiscal N°4 - 12 de Marzo | - | - | - | - |
| Luis Augusto Mendoza Moreira | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Atenas | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Andrés de Vera | - | - | - | - |
| 12 | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nacional Portoviejo | - | - | - | - |
| Aneta | - | - | - | - |
| instituto Paulo Emilio Macias | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Ingenieros Civiles de Manabí | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Monte de Los Olivos | - | - | - | - |
| Centro EscolarFrancisco Pacheco | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Informatica | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Eloy Alfaro | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Manuel Rivadeneira | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Cristobal Azua Robles | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 18 de Octubre | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Cristo Rey | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nacional Olmedo | - | - | - | - |
| Jean Piaget School | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela fiscal Pedro Gual | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Paul Harris | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Naciones Unidas | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nacional Portoviejo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nacional Portoviejo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nacional Portoviejo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Fe y Alegria (Las Cumbres) | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. municipal | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Particular Los Amigos | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Rosa Cedeño de Granizo | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Santa Mariana de Jesús | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Fiscal Mixta Gral. Vicente Anda Aguirre | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Educación Inicial Lcda.Flor Medranda De Chancay | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Atenas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Fiscal Eduardo Cevallos | - | - | - | - |
| El Paraiso de los Niños | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Particular "Albert Einstein" | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Manabí Tecnológico | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa 12 de Marzo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Hermogenes Barcia Lucas | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de educacion Basic ¨Juan Montalvo¨ | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nacional Portoviejo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Naciones Unidas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Cristo Rey | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Técnico Uruguay | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Fiscal Daniel Villacreses Aguilar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Vicente Rocafuerte | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de educación básica "Rafael María Mendoza" | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Particular Santa Mariana de Jesús | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Técnico Uruguay | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio María de la Merced | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Martha Bucaram de Roldos | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Luis Dueñas Vera | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa José Mejía Lequerica | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Técnica 3 de Mayo | - | - | - | - |
| El corozo | - | - | - | - |
| Ramon edulfo | - | - | - | - |
| Raymundo aveiga | - | - | - | - |
| Carchi imbabura | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela fiscal Pedro Gual | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Simón Bolívar | - | - | - | - |
| Jardin Fiscal UNE | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Velasco Ibarra | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 24 de Mayo N°-2 | - | - | - | - |
| Pedro Zambrano Barcia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Fiscal N°4 - 12 de Marzo | - | - | - | - |
| Luis Augusto Mendoza Moreira | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Azafata Soledad Rosero | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Atenas | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Andrés de Vera | - | - | - | - |
| 12 | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nacional Portoviejo | - | - | - | - |
| Aneta | - | - | - | - |
| instituto Paulo Emilio Macias | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Ingenieros Civiles de Manabí | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Cristóbal Colón | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Monte de Los Olivos | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Fiscomisional Madre Laura Montoya | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Acuarela | - | - | - | - |
| Centro EscolarFrancisco Pacheco | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Informatica | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Eloy Alfaro | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Manuel Rivadeneira | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Cristobal Azua Robles | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 18 de Octubre | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Cristo Rey | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nacional Olmedo | - | - | - | - |
| Jean Piaget School | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela fiscal Pedro Gual | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Paul Harris | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Naciones Unidas | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nacional Portoviejo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nacional Portoviejo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nacional Portoviejo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Fe y Alegria (Las Cumbres) | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. municipal | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Particular Los Amigos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela "Los Cerezos" | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Rosa Cedeño de Granizo | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Santa Mariana de Jesús | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Fiscal Mixta Gral. Vicente Anda Aguirre | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Chiquititos | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Educación Inicial Lcda.Flor Medranda De Chancay | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Atenas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Fiscal Eduardo Cevallos | - | - | - | - |
| El Paraiso de los Niños | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Particular "Albert Einstein" | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Manabí Tecnológico | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa 12 de Marzo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Hermogenes Barcia Lucas | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de educacion Basic ¨Juan Montalvo¨ | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nacional Portoviejo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Naciones Unidas | - | - | - | - |
| Cruz del Norte | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Acuarela | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Cristo Rey | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Técnico Uruguay | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Fiscal Daniel Villacreses Aguilar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Vicente Rocafuerte | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Portoviejo
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIBLU FM 88.9 | deportes, entretenimiento | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| la voz del Tomebamba | 70s disco, musica | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio Coqueta 96.5 FM | - | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Radio Ultimito Mix | bachata, baladas | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Modelo 97.7 FM | hits, merengue | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Portoviejo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eloy Alfaro Museum | ||||
| Hojas Jaboncillo | ||||
| Hojas Jaboncillo | ||||
| Museo Cancebí | ||||
| Museo Portoviejo | ||||
| Museo Portoviejo |
Libraries in Portoviejo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de Visquije | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Estudiantil | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Pedro Elio Cevallos Ponce | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Pedro Elio Cevallos Ponce | 0.0 | |||||
| La casa de Horacio | 0.0 | |||||
| La casa de Horacio | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Portoviejo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camal Municipal | |||||
| Camal Municipal | |||||
| Comerciantes Alajuela | |||||
| Comerciantes Alajuela | |||||
| Comerciantes Alajuela | |||||
| Comerciantes Alajuela | |||||
| Comercios Alajuela | |||||
| FRIGO XPRESS | |||||
| FRIGO XPRESS | |||||
| MERCADO DE ABASTOS | |||||
| Mercado de Productos Agricolas AGRORE Y RCAFUERTE | |||||
| Mercado de Productos Agricolas AGRORE Y RCAFUERTE | |||||
| Mercado Municipal 2 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal 2 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal N1 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal nº2 | |||||
| Mercado nº1 (provisional) | |||||
| Mercado nº1 (provisional) |
Hotels in Portoviejo
16 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Portoviejo
172 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Portoviejo
12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Portoviejo
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Portoviejo
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Portoviejo
7 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Portoviejo
17 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Portoviejo
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Portoviejo
49 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Portoviejo
5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Portoviejo
22 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Portoviejo
24 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Portoviejo
7 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Portoviejo
6 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Portoviejo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depósito de Cervezas ALEX | ||||
| Depósito de Cervezas El Punto |
Stadiums & Teams in Portoviejo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Portoviejo
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eloy Alfaro International Airport | MEC | Medium Airport |
| Reales Tamarindos Airport | PVO | Medium Airport |
| Chone Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Gran Chaparral Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jipijapa Airport | JIP | Small Airport |
| Los Perales Airport | BHA | Small Airport |
| Vinces Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Portoviejo
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos del Ecuador | |
| Correos del Ecuador | |
| Servientrega | |
| Servientrega | |
| Servientrega |
Treatment Centers in Portoviejo
10 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CENTRO MEDICO | ||
| Centro Oftalmologico Cueva Vision | ||
| Clínica de la mujer | ||
| Clinica Garcia | ||
| Clínica Santa Margarita | ||
| Dr. Cesar Flores Plaza HepaGastroenterologo | ||
| Dr. Harold Cedeño Macías (cardiólogo) | ||
| Los Esteros | ||
| PortoSalud | ||
| SubCentro de salud EL PROGRESO |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Portoviejo
99 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Católica Cristo Resucitado | |
| Capilla Católica Cristo Resucitado | |
| Capilla Católica de El Florón | |
| Capilla Católica de El Florón | |
| Capilla Católica Divino Niño Jesús | |
| Capilla Católica Divino Niño Jesús | |
| Capilla Católica El Calvario | |
| Capilla Católica Los Ángeles | |
| Capilla Católica Los Ángeles | |
| Capilla Católica María Inmaculada | |
| Capilla Católica María Inmaculada | |
| Capilla Católica Niño Jesús de Praga | |
| Capilla Católica Niño Jesús de Praga | |
| Capilla Católica Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | |
| Capilla Católica San Alejo | |
| Capilla Católica San Miguel Arcángel | |
| Capilla Católica San Pedro y San Pablo - El Limón | |
| Capilla Católica San Vicente | |
| Capilla Católica Santa Cruz | |
| Capilla Católica Virgen de La Merced |
Quick Facts
Around Portoviejo
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Portoviejo
What is the population of Portoviejo?
Portoviejo has a population of 321,800 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 17,672 people per square mile, spread across 18.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Portoviejo?
Portoviejo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 73.0 inches.
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