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Puerto López, Ecuador
Manabí · Ecuador
Puerto López is a small city in Manabí, Ecuador with a population of 12,598. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).
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About Puerto López
Puerto López, with a population of 12,598, is a fishing village set in an arched bay on the Pacific coast in the Ecuadorian Manabí Province. Puerto Lopéz is the Machalilla National Park headquarters. The main industries include fishing and ecotourism. The street closest to the beach has many restaurants, cabanas that provide drinks, and some nightclubs.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,598 |
| Population Density | 70 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.5587°, -80.8093° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Manabí |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.5 inches (597 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Puerto López
Puerto López is a small city in Ecuador (Manabí) with a population of 12,598. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.5 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in Puerto López
Puerto López has an average annual temperature of 24.6°C (76°F). The hottest month is Feb (25.6°C), the coldest is Aug (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 622 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 179.3 sq mi (464.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.5587°N, 80.8093°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 | — | — | 53 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in |
Puerto López has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in August to 77°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.8") and August the driest (0.2").
Schools in Puerto López
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tentáculo - Spanish, Salsa & Surf school | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Puerto López
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Coqueta 96.5 FM | — | AAC+ 192 kbps |
Museums in Puerto López
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Cultural Museo Agua Blanca | ||||
| Museo Centro de Investigaciones |
Farmers Markets in Puerto López
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lugar de aprovisionamiento | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado Central de Jipijapa |
Hotels in Puerto López
21 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Puerto López
44 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Puerto López
9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Puerto López
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Puerto López
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Puerto López
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Puerto López
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Puerto López
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Puerto López
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Ulpiano Paez International Airport | SNC | Large Airport |
| Eloy Alfaro International Airport | MEC | Medium Airport |
| Reales Tamarindos Airport | PVO | Medium Airport |
| Ayangue Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guale Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jipijapa Airport | JIP | Small Airport |
| Loma Alta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Rebeldes Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Manglaralto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mar Abierto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pedro Carbo Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Puerto López
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Rehabilitacion Fisica |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto López
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica Inmaculada Concepción | Puerto López |
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 López?
Puerto López has a population of 12,598 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 179.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Puerto López?
Puerto López has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 351 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.5 inches.