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San José del Tambo, Ecuador

Bolívar · Ecuador

San José del Tambo is a small town in Bolívar, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 518 ft (158 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

518 ft Elevation 158 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
127.3 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About San José del Tambo

San José del Tambo ist eine Ortschaft und eine Parroquia rural im Kanton Chillanes der ecuadorianischen Provinz Bolívar. Sie ist die einzige Parroquia rural im Kanton Chillanes. Die Parroquia San José del Tambo besitzt eine Fläche von 238,7 km². Die Einwohnerzahl lag im Jahr 2010 bei 4132. Die Parroquia wurde am 27. Oktober 2000 gegründet. Zuvor war der Hauptort als Tambo Pamba bekannt.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain127.3 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Coordinates-1.9561°, -79.2363°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceBolívar
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation127.3 inches (3,233 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San José del Tambo

San José del Tambo is a small town in Ecuador (Bolívar) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet (158 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 127.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

San José del Tambo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 127.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below Ecuador avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Area214.4 sq mi (555.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-1.9561°N, 79.2363°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 127.3"
235% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 13.60"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

264 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 24, 2025.

Mar 18, 2023 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M6.8 115 km
Mar 28, 1996 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador M6.0 116 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 54 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 83 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 62 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 30 km
Aug 25, 1996 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.5 115 km
Feb 22, 2019 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador M5.5 64 km
Sep 20, 2000 26 km WSW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador M5.5 136 km
Apr 28, 2015 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador M5.4 45 km
Jan 25, 1994 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 144 km
Jan 7, 1995 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 143 km
Jul 19, 2009 16 km WNW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador M5.4 128 km
Mar 28, 2004 27 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador M5.3 143 km
Sep 13, 2003 29 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.3 148 km
Mar 25, 2014 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador M5.3 33 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 129 km
Jul 21, 2007 12 km SSW of Puyo, Ecuador M5.2 140 km
Apr 25, 2023 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M5.2 117 km
Jun 21, 2025 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador M5.2 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 72 km
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 100 km
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 156 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 168 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 10.6 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 12.9 in
March 74°F (23°C) 13.6 in Wettest
April 74°F (23°C) 10.3 in Warmest
May 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
July 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
August 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in

San José del Tambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 51°F in January to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 59.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.6") and August the driest (0.3").

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Schools in San José del Tambo

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Nestos Pazos Ortuño - - - -
Escuela Fiscal Mixta "Dr. Alcides Rivadeneira" - - - -
Escuela de Educación Basica "Francisco de Orellana" - - - -
Escuela Fiscal Mixta "CAbo Minacho" - - - -
Unidad Educativa - - - -
Unidad Educativa Régulo de Mora - - - -
Unidad Educativa Darío C. Guevara - - - -
Uniadad Educativa a Distancia de Bolívar - - - -
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Libraries in San José del Tambo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
CHISMORREO “LA MATA DE LIMÓN“0.0

Farmers Markets in San José del Tambo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado de Balsapamba
Mercado la Merced
Mercado municipal
Mercado Municipal 24 de Mayo

Restaurants in San José del Tambo

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Comedor Popular
Restaurante
Restaurante
Restaurante Mechita

Theme Parks in San José del Tambo

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Parque San José del Tambo

Stadiums & Teams in San José del Tambo

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Airports Near San José del Tambo

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
José Joaquín de Olmedo International AirportGYELarge Airport
Chachoán Regional AirportATFMedium Airport
Aerocisne Airport-Small Airport
Agroazucar Airport-Small Airport
Alba Elena Airport-Small Airport
Babahoyo North Airport-Small Airport
Banastru Airport-Small Airport
Blanca Piedra Airstrip-Small Airport
Bototillal Airstrip-Small Airport
Calademar Airport-Small Airport
Casa Vinces Airport-Small Airport
Chimborazo Airport-Small Airport
El Batán Airport-Small Airport
El Piedrero Airport-Small Airport
Fumipalma Airport-Small Airport
Guarumal Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda Clementina Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda Gran Chaparral Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda La Julia Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Valdez Airport-Small Airport
Isabel Maria Airport-Small Airport
La Estrella Airport-Small Airport
La Lolita Airport.-Small Airport
La Puntilla Airport-Small Airport
La Virgen Airport-Small Airport
Loma Larga Airport-Small Airport
Martinica Airport-Small Airport
Matorrillos Airport-Small Airport
Payo Airport-Small Airport
Pechichal Airport-Small Airport
Probana Airport-Small Airport
San Carlos Airport-Small Airport
San Carlos Costa Airport-Small Airport
San Jacinto Airport-Small Airport
San José Airport-Small Airport
San Rafael Airport-Small Airport
Santa María Airport-Small Airport
Secadal Airport-Small Airport
Taura Air Base-Small Airport
Vinces Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San José del Tambo

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia
Iglesia "Las Vainillas"
Iglesia Católica San Francisco de Asís
Iglesia Catolica San José del Tambo
Iglesia de "San Pablo de Amali"

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil

🇪🇨 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 San José del Tambo?

San José del Tambo has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 127.3 inches.

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