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San Miguel de Bolívar, Ecuador

Bolívar · Ecuador

San Miguel de Bolívar is a small city in Bolívar, Ecuador with a population of 12,575. Elevation: 7,621 ft (2,323 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,575 Population 250/sq mi density
7,621 ft Elevation 2,323 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
131.1 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About San Miguel de Bolívar

San Miguel de Bolívar

San Miguel is a town in the Bolívar Province, Ecuador. It is the seat of the San Miguel Canton.

People

Population12,575
Density250/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain131.1 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation7,621 ft (2,323 m)
Population12,575
Population Density250 / sq mi
Elevation7,621 ft (2,323 m)
Coordinates-1.7094°, -79.0420°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceBolívar
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation131.1 inches (3,331 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.2 inches (6 cm)

About San Miguel de Bolívar

San Miguel de Bolívar is a small city in Ecuador (Bolívar) with a population of 12,575. The city sits at an elevation of 7,621 feet (2,323 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 131.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Climate in San Miguel de Bolívar

San Miguel de Bolívar has an average annual temperature of 11.2°C (52°F). The hottest month is Feb (11.9°C), the coldest is Jul (10.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1615 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.6°C / 53°F 5° / 18.7° 148.2
Feb 11.9°C / 53°F 6° / 18.3° 142.2
Mar 11.7°C / 53°F 5.6° / 18.3° 168.3
Apr 11.7°C / 53°F 5.7° / 18° 195.2
May 11.5°C / 53°F 5.1° / 18° 168.0
Jun 10.5°C / 51°F 3.7° / 17.3° 155.6
Jul 10.1°C / 50°F 3.3° / 17.2° 98.8
Aug 10.2°C / 50°F 2.6° / 18° 100.3
Sep 10.9°C / 52°F 3.4° / 19° 52.6
Oct 11.6°C / 53°F 4.8° / 19.4° 128.2
Nov 11.6°C / 53°F 5.6° / 19.4° 108.3
Dec 11.9°C / 53°F 6.2° / 18.6° 149.7
San Miguel de Bolívar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 303 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 131.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,621 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below Ecuador avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,621 ft (2,323 m)
Area50.3 sq mi (130.3 km²)
Population Density250/sq mi
Coordinates-1.7094°N, 79.0420°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 131.1"
245% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.85"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

295 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 M6.8 150 km
Apr 26, 1999 21 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador M6.0 140 km
Mar 28, 1996 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador M6.0 82 km
Dec 26, 1992 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador M5.9 134 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 66 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 118 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 91 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 63 km
Feb 13, 2007 25 km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador M5.6 144 km
Aug 25, 1996 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.5 81 km
Jan 31, 2025 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador M5.5 141 km
Feb 22, 2019 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador M5.5 97 km
Dec 30, 1998 11 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador M5.4 129 km
Jan 25, 1994 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 116 km
Jan 7, 1995 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 116 km
Apr 28, 2015 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador M5.4 77 km
Jul 19, 2009 16 km WNW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador M5.4 147 km
Sep 13, 2003 29 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.3 113 km
Mar 28, 2004 27 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador M5.3 108 km
Mar 25, 2014 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador M5.3 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 48 km
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 85 km
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 122 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 133 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 158 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 169 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 173 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 175 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 6.4 in
March 58°F (15°C) 6.9 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 6.1 in Warmest
May 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
July 48°F (9°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
November 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
December 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in

San Miguel de Bolívar has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 45°F in January to 58°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in San Miguel de Bolívar

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Fiscal Mixta Gonzalez Suarez
10 de Enero
Jose Cuero Caisedo
Colegio Nacional 10 de Enero
Thong School
24 de Mayo
Escuela 10 de Enero
Colegio Ángel Polibio Chávez
Escuela Rodrigo Riofrío Jiménez
Instituto Normal San Miguel
Centro de Capacitación Medio Ambiente y Educación
Unidad Educativa Luis Aurelio Gonzalez
Escuela de Educacion Basica Cesar Garcia Miranda
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Radio Stations near San Miguel de Bolívar

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Andina musica latinoamericana, popular culture AAC 128 kbps
RVT Satelital 91.5 FM music, musica MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alegriafm AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Xtrema FM electro, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in San Miguel de Bolívar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Indio Guaranga
Indio Guaranga
La Guitarra
Museo
Museo del Carnaval (La Guitarra)
Museo del Indio Guaranga

Libraries in San Miguel de Bolívar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Santigo0.0
Biblioteca UEB0.0
Bliblioteca La Magdalena0.0
CHISMORREO “LA MATA DE LIMÓN“0.0

Farmers Markets in San Miguel de Bolívar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado 10 de Noviembre
Mercado Caluma
Mercado de Balsapamba
Mercado de Guanujo
Mercado la Merced
Mercado Libre
Mercado Municipal 24 de Mayo

Hotels in San Miguel de Bolívar

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hostal "Imperial"
Hostal "San Miguel"
Hostal Alexander
Hostal Gran Ruiseñor
Hosteria el Mirador

Restaurants in San Miguel de Bolívar

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cevichería la Madrina 3
El Maizal

Theatres in San Miguel de Bolívar

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Municipal Lcdo. Segundo Yanéz Velasco

Monuments in San Miguel de Bolívar

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a la Madre
Monumento a la Madre
Monumento El Labrador

Clinics in San Miguel de Bolívar

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Especialidades San Miguel
MEDIKS
SubCentro de Salud

Veterinaries in San Miguel de Bolívar

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Veterinaria Huellitas
Granja Avicola

Gas Stations in San Miguel de Bolívar

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E.S. Los Arrayanes
EC #3563736115
Estación de Servicio San Miguel

Banks in San Miguel de Bolívar

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Del Pichincha
BanEcuador
Cooperativa "San José"
Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito "San José" Ltda
Cooperativa de Ahorro Y Crédito Juan Pio de Mora
Cooperativa de Ahorro Y Crédito San Miguel Ltda.
CYBER PAYTHOM SYSTEMS

Shopping Malls in San Miguel de Bolívar

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

5ta Avenida Shoes
Centro Comercial San Miguel

Breweries in San Miguel de Bolívar

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveceria Pilsener

Stadiums & Teams in San Miguel de Bolívar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Miguel de Bolívar

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chachoán Regional AirportATFMedium Airport
Agro Aereo Jaramillo AirportSmall Airport
Agroazucar AirportSmall Airport
Alba Elena AirportSmall Airport
Ana María AirportSmall Airport
Babahoyo North AirportSmall Airport
Banastru AirportSmall Airport
Blanca Piedra AirstripSmall Airport
Bototillal AirstripSmall Airport
Casa Vinces AirportSmall Airport
Chimborazo AirportSmall Airport
Cristal AirportSmall Airport
El Guayabo AirportSmall Airport
El Piedrero AirportSmall Airport
Guarumal AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Clementina AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda La Julia AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio Valdez AirportSmall Airport
Isabel Maria AirportSmall Airport
La Estrella AirportSmall Airport
La Lolita Airport.Small Airport
La Puntilla AirportSmall Airport
La Virgen AirportSmall Airport
Loma Larga AirportSmall Airport
Maria Cristina AirportSmall Airport
Martinica AirportSmall Airport
Payo AirportSmall Airport
Quevedo AirportSmall Airport
Quevedo North AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos Costa AirportSmall Airport
San Honorato AirportSmall Airport
San Jacinto AirportSmall Airport
San José AirportSmall Airport
San Rafael AirportSmall Airport
Santa María AirportSmall Airport
Taura Air BaseSmall Airport
Vinces AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Miguel de Bolívar

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Católica del Divino Niño
Gruta Santuario de La Virgen de Lourdes
Iglesia
Iglesia
Iglesia Católica Matriz San Miguel Arcángel | Bolívar
Iglesia Católica Nueva San Vicente
Iglesia Católica Vieja de San Vicente
Iglesia de Lourdes
Iglesia de San Francisco
Iglesia de San Sebastián
Monasterio de las Hermanas Clarisas

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
2,444 m (8,019 ft)
Founded
1539
Website
sanmigueldebolivar.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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Frequently Asked Questions About San Miguel de Bolívar

What is the population of San Miguel de Bolívar?

San Miguel de Bolívar has a population of 12,575 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 250 people per square mile, spread across 50.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Miguel de Bolívar?

San Miguel de Bolívar has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 131.1 inches, with 2.2 inches of snow.

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