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Ríochico, Ecuador

Manabí · Ecuador

Ríochico is a small town in Manabí, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

125 ft Elevation 38 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
73.0 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Ríochico

Ríochico

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

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain73.0 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Coordinates-0.9951°, -80.4166°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceManabí
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation73.0 inches (1,854 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ríochico

Ríochico is a small town in Ecuador (Manabí) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°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 Ríochico

Ríochico 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 117.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 154.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 183.7
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 86.1
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 42.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 16.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 3.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 2.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 4.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 5.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 12.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 41.9
Ríochico has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 73.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above Ecuador avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area18.2 sq mi (47.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-0.9951°N, 80.4166°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.0"
92% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

353 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.7 on Jun 27, 2025.

Aug 4, 1998 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M7.2 45 km
Sep 2, 1990 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador M6.6 96 km
Sep 28, 2000 45 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.4 89 km
Aug 5, 1996 24 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador M6.3 129 km
Jan 28, 2005 51 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador M6.2 83 km
Mar 31, 2019 31 km N of Santa Elena, Ecuador M6.2 114 km
Jan 24, 2005 23 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M6.1 58 km
Jan 28, 2005 90 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador M6.1 122 km
Jun 30, 2017 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 79 km
Apr 22, 2016 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 79 km
Jan 21, 2005 21 km WSW of Montecristi, Ecuador M6.0 48 km
Apr 22, 2016 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.9 80 km
Apr 17, 2016 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.8 72 km
Jan 24, 2005 37 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M5.8 71 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 135 km
Jan 30, 2005 43 km WNW of Manta, Ecuador M5.7 76 km
Apr 17, 2016 50 km NW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.6 90 km
Jul 8, 2016 47 km WNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.5 79 km
Dec 16, 1996 near the coast of Ecuador M5.5 91 km
Aug 21, 2022 50 km NW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.5 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1933 ECUADOR Earthquake - - 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (193 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in
February 78°F (25°C) 6.4 in
March 78°F (26°C) 6.9 in Warmest, Wettest
April 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
May 77°F (25°C) 1.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 1.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in Coldest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
December 76°F (25°C) 0.9 in

Ríochico has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 74°F in August to 78°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Ríochico

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Unidad Educativa Luis Dueñas Vera - - - -
Unidad Educativa José Mejía Lequerica - - - -
Unidad Educativa Técnica 3 de Mayo - - - -
El corozo - - - -
Unidad Educativa Fiscomisional Madre Laura Montoya - - - -
Rosa Luxemburgo - - - -
Unidad Educativa González Suarez - - - -
Nueva Paquisha - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ríochico

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 Ríochico

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eloy Alfaro Museum
Hojas Jaboncillo
Hojas Jaboncillo
Museo Cancebí
Museo Portoviejo
Museo Portoviejo

Libraries in Ríochico

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Estudiantil0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Pedro Elio Cevallos Ponce0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Pedro Elio Cevallos Ponce0.0
La casa de Horacio0.0
La casa de Horacio0.0

Farmers Markets in Ríochico

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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)

Breweries in Ríochico

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Depósito de Cervezas ALEX
Depósito de Cervezas El Punto

Airports Near Ríochico

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Eloy Alfaro International AirportMECMedium Airport
Reales Tamarindos AirportPVOMedium Airport
Chone Airport-Small Airport
Guale Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda Gran Chaparral Airport-Small Airport
Jipijapa AirportJIPSmall Airport
Los Perales AirportBHASmall Airport
San Honorato Airport-Small Airport
Vinces Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Ríochico

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
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)
PortoSalud
SubCentro de salud EL PROGRESO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ríochico

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Católica San Gregorio
Iglesia Católica de Santa Bárbara y Santa Laura
Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de Monserrate
Santuario del Colegio Sagrada Familia

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
53 m (174 ft)
Area
47.2 km² (18.2 mi²)
Founded
1535
Postal Code
EC130150
Website
portoviejo.gob.ec
Twinned With
Barakaldo

🇪🇨 About Ecuador

Capital Quito
Population 17,084,357
Area 283,560 km²
GDP (USD) $121,147,057,000
GDP per capita $6,738
HDI 0.765
Life expectancy 77.4 years
Internet users 72.7%
Urban population 63.1%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +593
TLD .ec
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Ecuador

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 International Workers' Day International Workers' Day
May 24 The Battle of Pichincha Batalla de Pichincha
Aug 10 Declaration of Independence of Quito Primer Grito de Independencia
Oct 9 Independence of Guayaquil Independencia de Guayaquil
Nov 2 All Souls' Day Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos
Nov 3 Independence of Cuenca Independencia de Cuenca
Dec 25 Christmas Day Día de Navidad

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What is the weather like in Ríochico?

Ríochico has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°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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