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Puerto Bolívar, Ecuador
El Oro · Ecuador
Puerto Bolívar is a small city in El Oro, Ecuador with a population of 8,300. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Puerto Bolívar
Puerto Bolívar is an urban parish and port city, part of the municipality of Machala, El Oro Province, Ecuador. Puerto Bolívar is one of the world's largest shipment points for bananas, most of them destined for Europe; about 80% of Ecuador's banana production is shipped through these port facilities.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,300 |
| Population Density | 88 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | -3.2665°, -79.9975° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | El Oro |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 78.7 inches (1,999 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Puerto Bolívar
Puerto Bolívar is a small city in Ecuador (El Oro) with a population of 8,300. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.7 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 94.8 sq mi (245.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 88/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.2665°N, 79.9975°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 | 69 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in |
Puerto Bolívar has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in September to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (0.4").
Schools in Puerto Bolívar
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Serrano de Maridueña | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 'Eugenio Espejo' | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Simón Bolivar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Virgen de Fatima | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Periodistas de el Oro | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Julio Maria Matovelle | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Daniel Cordova Toral | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educacion Basica Victor Antonio Moreno Mosquera | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Puerto Bolívar
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Samantha 89.3 FM | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO IMPACTO 107.9 | - | AAC 128 kbps |
Museums in Puerto Bolívar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana |
Farmers Markets in Puerto Bolívar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Granja | |||||
| La Granja | |||||
| Las palmeras | |||||
| Mercado Bicentenario | |||||
| Mercado Central de Huaquillas | |||||
| Mercado Multifuncional Playita Sur | |||||
| Mercado Sur de Pasaje | |||||
| Sivimarket | |||||
| Sivimarket |
Hotels in Puerto Bolívar
14 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Puerto Bolívar
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Puerto Bolívar
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Puerto Bolívar
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Puerto Bolívar
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Puerto Bolívar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Puerto Bolívar
38 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport | TBP | Medium Airport |
| Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport | ETR | Medium Airport |
| Aerocisne Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aguayo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Amable Calle Gutierrez 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 |
| Carabon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carmita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Celia María Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ciudad de Catamayo Airport | LOH | Small Airport |
| Colas de Oro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Darsacom Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Delfines Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| El Morro Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fumipalma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guabital Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Joya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Maria Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Mina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Peñas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maragrosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| NIRSA Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pechichal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Playas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Posorja Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Probana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puná Southwest Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Roble Mar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Andres Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Saraguro Army Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Secadal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Solbananas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tenguel Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Puerto Bolívar
15 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Sanacion Hermano Gregorio | ||
| Clinic and surgery of ophthalmologic Luis Aguilar Md. | ||
| Clínica Aguilar | ||
| Clínica De Especialidades | ||
| Clinica de la DIABETES | ||
| Clínica hospital esperanza | ||
| Clínica Johnson's | ||
| Clinica Roja | ||
| La cigüeña | ||
| Machala Dent | ||
| Medicina Integrativa. Dr. Kleber Solis | ||
| Niño Jesus | ||
| Policlino Mi Doctor | ||
| sud centro de salud | ||
| Traumatologica |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto Bolívar
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Católica Virgen de El Cisne | |
| Capilla Católica Virgen del Rosario | |
| Iglesia Católica Templo Faro | |
| Salón del Reino Testigos de Jehová | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints |
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 Bolívar?
Puerto Bolívar has a population of 8,300 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 88 people per square mile, spread across 94.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Puerto Bolívar?
Puerto 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 79°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 78.7 inches.