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Salinas, Ecuador
Santa Elena · Ecuador
Salinas is a mid-size city in Santa Elena, Ecuador with a population of 43,862. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
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About Salinas
Salinas is a coastal city located in the Province of Santa Elena, Ecuador. It is the seat of the canton that bears its name. The westernmost city on mainland Ecuador, Salinas is an important tourist center. Salinas, Ecuador's largest coastal resort, offers one of the country's best real estate investment markets and most popular and most upscale beach lifestyle. It was the site of the ISA World Junior Surfing Games Ecuador in 2009. There are two major yacht clubs in Salinas, the first is Salinas Yacht Club, which is smaller than the Puerto Lucia Yacht Club, in Santa Elena, in an area known as 'La Libertad' which, in Spanish means 'The Freedom Town'. Puerto Lucia boasts a hotel, several restaurants, a private beach and apartment buildings, as well as the large marina and port.
People
Climate
| Population | 43,862 |
| Population Density | 4,453 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | -2.2145°, -80.9515° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Santa Elena |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 9.1 inches (230 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Salinas
Salinas is a mid-size city in Ecuador (Santa Elena) with a population of 43,862. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in Salinas
Salinas has an average annual temperature of 23.1°C (74°F). The hottest month is Mar (25.7°C), the coldest is Sep (21.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 588 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.0°F |
| 39% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 9.9 sq mi (25.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,453/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.2145°N, 80.9515°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1953 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 6 | 138 km |
| 1933 | ECUADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 25 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in |
Salinas has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 71°F in August to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.0").
Schools in Salinas
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Bilingüe del Pacífico | — | — | — | — |
| UNIDAD EDUCATIVA "EUGENIO ESPEJO" | — | — | — | — |
| Base Naval Salinas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Fiscal "Santa Rosa" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela "Rubira" | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Salinas | — | — | — | — |
| colegio Jefferson | — | — | — | — |
| Presidente Alfaro | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Salinas
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Salinas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galería Náutica | ||||
| Los Amantes de Sumpa | ||||
| Museo Casaleón | ||||
| Museo de Ballenas (appointment required) | ||||
| Museo Paleontológico “Megaterio” | ||||
| Museo Salinas Siglo XXI |
Libraries in Salinas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Central UPSE | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Ciencias UPSE | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Salinas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Market | |||||
| Mercado de mariscos de San Pablo | |||||
| Mercado de Viveres | |||||
| Mercado Pueblo Nuevo | |||||
| Mini Market D'Cache |
Hotels in Salinas
28 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Salinas
87 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Salinas
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Salinas
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Salinas
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Salinas
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Salinas
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Salinas
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Salinas
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Salinas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Salinas
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Ulpiano Paez International Airport | SNC | Large Airport |
| Aquapesca Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ayangue Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Delfines Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| El Morro Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Exportamar Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Guale Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Josema Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Manglaralto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mar Abierto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| NIRSA Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Panamao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pedro Carbo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Posorja Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Saraguro Army Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Salinas
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Servientrega |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Salinas
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla | |
| Capilla Católica San Judas Tadeo | Salinas | |
| Capilla Católica San Lorenzo | Salinas | |
| Capilla Católica Santa Ana | |
| Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes - Franciscanos | |
| Iglesia Católica Santa Rosa | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Pedro José | |
| Santuario Católico San José | Salinas | |
| Stella Maris |
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What is the population of Salinas?
Salinas has a population of 43,862 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 4,453 people per square mile, spread across 9.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Salinas?
Salinas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.1 inches.