Ríochico, Ecuador
Manabí · Ecuador
Ríochico is a large city in Manabí, Ecuador with a population of 244,129. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About 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
Climate
| Population | 244,129 |
| Population Density | 13,406 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.9951°, -80.4166° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Manabí |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.0 inches (1,854 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ríochico
Ríochico is a large city in Ecuador (Manabí) with a population of 244,129. 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 18.2 sq mi (47.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 13,406/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.9951°S, 80.4166°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 | - | - | 129 km |
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 |
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").
Schools in Ríochico
8 public schools (OpenStreetMap 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 | - | - | - | - |
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eloy Alfaro Museum | ||||
| Hojas Jaboncillo | ||||
| Hojas Jaboncillo | ||||
| Museo Cancebí | ||||
| Museo Portoviejo | ||||
| Museo Portoviejo |
Libraries in Ríochico
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ríochico
| 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) |
Breweries in Ríochico
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depósito de Cervezas ALEX | ||||
| Depósito de Cervezas El Punto |
Airports Near Ríochico
9 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 |
| San Honorato Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vinces Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Ríochico
9 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) | ||
| PortoSalud | ||
| SubCentro de salud EL PROGRESO |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ríochico
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 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
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Ríochico?
Ríochico has a population of 244,129 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 13,406 people per square mile, spread across 18.2 square miles.
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. Annual rainfall totals 73.0 inches.
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