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Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
Galápagos · Ecuador
Puerto Ayora is a small city in Galápagos, Ecuador with a population of 12,696. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Puerto Ayora
Puerto Ayora is a town in central Galápagos, Ecuador. Located on the southern shore of Santa Cruz Island, it is the seat of Santa Cruz Canton. The town is named in honor of Isidro Ayora, an Ecuadorian president. The town is sometimes mistakenly referred to as Santa Cruz. Puerto Ayora is the most populous town in the Galápagos Islands, with a population of 12,696.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,696 |
| Population Density | 9,997 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.7402°, -90.3138° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Galapagos |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Galápagos |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.6 inches (294 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Puerto Ayora
Puerto Ayora is a small city in Ecuador (Galápagos) with a population of 12,696. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.6 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Galapagos.
Climate in Puerto Ayora
Puerto Ayora has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C (76°F). The hottest month is Mar (27.2°C), the coldest is Sep (22.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 262 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.0°F |
| 37% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,997/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.7402°N, 90.3138°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Galapagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Cruz (14 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santa Cruz | Shield | 864 m (2,835 ft) | Unknown | 14 km |
| Santiago | Shield | 920 m (3,018 ft) | 1906 | 77 km |
| San Cristobal | Shield | 759 m (2,490 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Negra, Sierra | Shield | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) | 2018 | 96 km |
| Alcedo | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | 1993 | 96 km |
| Azul, Cerro | Shield | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | 2008 | 123 km |
| Darwin | Shield | 1,330 m (4,364 ft) | 1813 | 124 km |
| Genovesa | Shield | 64 m (210 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Ecuador | Shield | 790 m (2,592 ft) | 1150 | 159 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in |
Puerto Ayora has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in September to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.2") and October the driest (0.3").
Colleges & Universities in Puerto Ayora
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| UEFSFA San Franciso de Asís | College | — | — |
| UNIVERSIDAD PARTICULAR DE LOJA | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Puerto Ayora
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela El Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Tomás de Berlanga | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Nacional Miguel Ángel Casares | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Galo Plaza | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Nacional Galápagos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Francisco | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Nacional Galápagos | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Puerto Ayora
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Puerto Ayora
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASA DE LOS SUEÑOS | ||||
| Centro de Interpretación Van Straelen | ||||
| Charles Darwin Exhibition Hall | ||||
| Galapagos Conservation Center | ||||
| La casa de los sueños | ||||
| La cueva de GUS | ||||
| MAPRAE | ||||
| Museo del Mar |
Libraries in Puerto Ayora
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.T. Corley Smith Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Puerto Ayora
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Artesanal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Puerto Ayora
65 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Puerto Ayora
89 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Puerto Ayora
15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Puerto Ayora
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Puerto Ayora
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Puerto Ayora
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Puerto Ayora
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Puerto Ayora
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Puerto Ayora
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Puerto Ayora
12 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Puerto Ayora
5 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Puerto Ayora
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Puerto Ayora
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Seymour Galapagos Ecological Airport | GPS | Medium Airport |
| General Villamil Airport | IBB | Small Airport |
| San Cristóbal Airport | SCY | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Puerto Ayora
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos del Ecuador | |
| Servipronto | |
| Transportes Bayas |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Puerto Ayora
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Galápagos Islands | Natural | 1978 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto Ayora
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Casa de Oración Nuestra Sra. del Carmen | |
| Hosanna | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día "La Unión" | |
| Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora del Cisne - Cascajo | |
| Iglesia Católica Sagrada Familia - La Cascada | |
| Iglesia Católica San Antonio de Padua - Bellavista | |
| Iglesia Católica San Francisco de Asís - Parroquia Santa Marianita | |
| Iglesia Católica Santa Cruz - El Edén | |
| Iglesia Católica Santa Cruz El Edén | |
| Iglesia Evangelica Apostólica del Nombre de Jesus | |
| Iglesia Universal del Reino de Dios | |
| Jesucrísto es el Señor | |
| MORMONES | |
| Palabra Miel | |
| Salon del Reino |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Puerto Ayora?
Puerto Ayora has a population of 12,696 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 9,997 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Puerto Ayora?
Puerto Ayora has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.6 inches.