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Rosa Zarate, Ecuador
Esmeraldas · Ecuador
Rosa Zarate is a mid-size city in Esmeraldas, Ecuador with a population of 42,121. Elevation: 289 ft (88 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 42,121 |
| Population Density | 30 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.3278°, -79.4741° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Esmeraldas |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 92.6 inches (2,353 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Rosa Zarate
Rosa Zarate is a mid-size city in Ecuador (Esmeraldas) with a population of 42,121. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet (88 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.6 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in Rosa Zarate
Rosa Zarate has an average annual temperature of 25.2°C (77°F). The hottest month is Sep (26.3°C), the coldest is Jun (24.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1499 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.9°F |
| 42% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 1,398.0 sq mi (3,620.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.3278°N, 79.4741°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | COLOMBIA: OFF SHORE, PACIFIC OCEAN | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 600 | 138 km |
| 1906 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 71 km |
| 2016 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 663 | 50 km |
| 2025 | ECUADOR | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 87 km |
| 1958 | COLOMBIA-ECUADOR | Earthquake | — | 115 | 130 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Guagua Pichincha (112 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 112 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 117 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 122 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 124 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 133 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 144 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 157 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 161 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 169 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 173 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 179 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 190 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 13.6 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 13.5 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 17.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 14.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 5.8 in |
Rosa Zarate has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in September to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 92.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (17.8") and August the driest (1.9").
Colleges & Universities in Rosa Zarate
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Juan XIII | College | — | — |
| Colegio Quito | College | — | — |
| Colegio Simón Plata Torres | College | — | — |
| UE Santa Ana de Cotacachi | College | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Particular Juan Montalvo | College | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Particular Velasco Ibarra | College | — | — |
Schools in Rosa Zarate
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EGB 9 de Octubre | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Sagrado Corazon | — | — | — | — |
| U. E. Alejandro Otoya Briones | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 3 de Julio | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Andrés F Cordoba | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Particular Sagrada Familia de Nazareth | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela EGB Fiscal Patria Nueva | — | — | — | — |
Hotels in Rosa Zarate
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Rosa Zarate
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rosa Zarate
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Rosa Zarate
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Rosa Zarate
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Rosa Zarate
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rosa Zarate
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Rosa Zarate
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Rosa Zarate
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Rosa Zarate
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Carlos Concha Torres International Airport | ESM | Large Airport |
| Coaque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Km 192 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Celeste Airport. | — | Small Airport |
| Molaute Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pedernales Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santo Domingo de Los Colorados Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Silok Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tapatla Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rosa Zarate
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica Sagrada Familia de Nazaret | |
| Iglesia Católica Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | Quinindé |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Rosa Zarate?
Rosa Zarate has a population of 42,121 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 1,398.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Rosa Zarate?
Rosa Zarate 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 76°F in July. The area receives 184 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 92.6 inches.