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Salvias, Ecuador

El Oro · Ecuador

Salvias is a small town in El Oro, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 4,908 ft (1,496 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

4,908 ft Elevation 1,496 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
131.7 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Salvias

Salvias

Zaruma, officially Villa Real de San Antonio del Cerro de Oro de Zaruma is a town in the south of Ecuador, El Oro Province. It is located in the south-east of this province, at an altitude of 1200 metres above sea level, on an inter-Andes route where the Vizcaya mountain range branches off from the Chilla mountain range. It is the seat of Zaruma Canton, one of the oldest cantons in the province.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain131.7 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation4,908 ft (1,496 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation4,908 ft (1,496 m)
Coordinates-3.6378°, -79.5483°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceEl Oro
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation131.7 inches (3,344 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Salvias

Salvias is a small town in Ecuador (El Oro) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 4,908 feet (1,496 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 131.7 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Salvias experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 131.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,908 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below Ecuador avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,908 ft (1,496 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-3.6378°N, 79.5483°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 131.7"
246% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 10.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

215 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 18, 2023 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M6.8 101 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 48 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 140 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 102 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 130 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 67 km
Jun 29, 2001 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.3 150 km
Jan 26, 2014 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.3 147 km
Feb 16, 1990 55 km NNW of Tumbes, Peru M5.3 138 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 93 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 97 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 112 km
Jan 26, 2008 27 km S of Playas, Ecuador M5.2 126 km
Sep 11, 2010 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.2 133 km
Jun 21, 2025 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador M5.2 115 km
May 8, 2023 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador M5.2 120 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 90 km
Apr 25, 2023 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M5.2 96 km
Nov 5, 1995 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador M5.2 120 km
Mar 17, 2002 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador M5.1 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 6 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 8.7 in
March 74°F (23°C) 10.2 in Wettest
April 74°F (23°C) 7.3 in Warmest
May 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 51°F (11°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in
November 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in

Salvias has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 48°F in January to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Salvias

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela de Salvias
Escuela de Educación Básica La Primavera
Escuela De Educación Básica Agustín Celi
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Radio Stations near Salvias

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Samantha 89.3 FM music, news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Salvias

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiguo Hospital Americano
Degat
El Cisne
Magner Turner
Musée histoire et patrimoine
Museo Municipal
The Magnet Turner

Libraries in Salvias

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Municipial0.0

Breweries in Salvias

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tienda Rivera

Stadiums & Teams in Salvias

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Salvias

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra AirportMRRMedium Airport
Mariscal Lamar AirportCUEMedium Airport
Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International AirportETRMedium Airport
Aguayo AirportSmall Airport
Amable Calle Gutierrez AirportSmall Airport
Barbones - Samuel Quimi AirportSmall Airport
Carabon AirportSmall Airport
Celia María AirportSmall Airport
Ciudad de Catamayo AirportLOHSmall Airport
Cumbaratza AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
La Maria AirportSmall Airport
La Mina AirportSmall Airport
Las Peñas AirportSmall Airport
Loja AirportSmall Airport
Puná Southwest AirportSmall Airport
Roble Mar AirportSmall Airport
Solbananas AirportSmall Airport
Tenguel AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Salvias

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica de Salvias - María Auxiliadora

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
1,200 m (3,937 ft)
Area
2.7 km² (1.0 mi²)
Founded
1595
Website
zaruma.gob.ec

🇪🇨 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 Salvias?

Salvias has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 131.7 inches.

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