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Rocafuerte, Ecuador
Manabí · Ecuador
Rocafuerte is a small city in Manabí, Ecuador with a population of 10,274. Elevation: 276 ft (84 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Rocafuerte
Rocafuerte is a town in the Rocafuerte Canton within the Manabí province of Ecuador.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,274 |
| Population Density | 76 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.9245°, -80.4502° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Manabí |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.0 inches (1,854 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Rocafuerte
Rocafuerte is a small city in Ecuador (Manabí) with a population of 10,274. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet (84 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°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 Rocafuerte
Rocafuerte 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 | 77.3°F |
| 43% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 134.6 sq mi (348.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.9245°N, 80.4502°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 | - | - | 134 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (195 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in |
Rocafuerte has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in August to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (0.2").
Schools in Rocafuerte
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eloy Octavio Ugalde Santana | - | - | - | - |
| Luz de América | - | - | - | - |
| Leon Febres Cordero | - | - | - | - |
| Demetrio Enrique Zambrano Cedeño | - | - | - | - |
| Blanca Cuadros de Zambrano | - | - | - | - |
| Ernesto Vera Cedeño | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa del Milenio Rocafuerte | - | - | - | - |
| Martha Bucarán de Roldos | - | - | - | - |
| Teodoro Antón Vélez | - | - | - | - |
| Simón Bolívar | - | - | - | - |
| Gabriel García Moreno | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Vicente Rocafuerte | - | - | - | - |
| Independiente | - | - | - | - |
| José Leónidas Delgado | - | - | - | - |
| José Romero Albán | - | - | - | - |
| José Alejandro Bermúdez | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rocafuerte
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 Rocafuerte
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eloy Alfaro Museum | ||||
| Hojas Jaboncillo | ||||
| Hojas Jaboncillo | ||||
| Museo Cancebí | ||||
| Museo Portoviejo | ||||
| Museo Portoviejo |
Libraries in Rocafuerte
| 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 Rocafuerte
| 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 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) |
Hotels in Rocafuerte
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Rocafuerte
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Rocafuerte
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Rocafuerte
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rocafuerte
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Rocafuerte
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Rocafuerte
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depósito de Cervezas ALEX | ||||
| Depósito de Cervezas El Punto |
Airports Near Rocafuerte
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 |
| Jama Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jipijapa Airport | JIP | Small Airport |
| Los Perales Airport | BHA | Small Airport |
| Vinces Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Rocafuerte
10 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) | ||
| Los Esteros | ||
| PortoSalud | ||
| SubCentro de salud EL PROGRESO |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rocafuerte
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica de José Antonio Campo | |
| Iglesia Católica de Los Cerecitos | |
| Iglesia Católica María Auxiliadora | |
| Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora del Carmen |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
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What is the population of Rocafuerte?
Rocafuerte has a population of 10,274 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 134.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Rocafuerte?
Rocafuerte has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°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.