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Santa Elena · Ecuador
Santa Elena is a mid-size city in Santa Elena, Ecuador with a population of 42,214. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
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About Santa Elena
Santa Elena is a town in southwestern Ecuador, and is the capital of both the province and the canton of the same name. Santa Elena, originally called Sumpa, is located on the Ecuadorian peninsula near the city of Guayaquil. It is regarded as the location of the most important and best documented archaeological site in the country, predominantly due to the discovery of the Lovers of Sumpa.
People
Climate
| Population | 42,214 |
| Population Density | 5,283 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Coordinates | -2.2265°, -80.8581° |
| 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 Santa Elena
Santa Elena is a mid-size city in Ecuador (Santa Elena) with a population of 42,214. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 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 Santa Elena
Santa Elena has an average annual temperature of 24.6°C (76°F). The hottest month is Feb (25.9°C), the coldest is Sep (23.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 599 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 | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,283/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.2265°N, 80.8581°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 | 134 km |
| 1933 | ECUADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 30 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 |
Santa Elena 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 Santa Elena
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violeta Ordoñez de Massón | — | — | — | — |
| Motos | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Fiscal Técnico "Santa Elena" | — | — | — | — |
| LEONARDO BERRY | — | — | — | — |
| SAN JOSE DE ANCON | — | — | — | — |
| ADOLFO JURADO GONZALEZ | — | — | — | — |
| LEONARDO W BERRY | — | — | — | — |
| PRESIDENTE VELASCO IBARRA | — | — | — | — |
| Otto Arossemena | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Ancon | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Ancon (Fiscal Primaria) | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa "Dr. Guillermo Ordonez Gomez" | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Santa Elena
| 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 Santa Elena
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Central UPSE | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Ciencias UPSE | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Elena
| 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 Santa Elena
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Santa Elena
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Santa Elena
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Santa Elena
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Santa Elena
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Santa Elena
5 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Santa Elena
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santa Elena
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Santa Elena
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Santa Elena
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Elena
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Elena
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Ulpiano Paez International Airport | SNC | Large Airport |
| Aquapesca Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ayangue Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Calica Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Camaguay Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Darsacom Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Delfines Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dualar Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| El Morro Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Exportamar Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Guale Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Josema Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Langosmar 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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Elena
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Católica Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | |
| Capilla Católica San Francisco de Asís | Barrio San Gregorio | |
| Capilla Católica Santa Cruz - Cerro El Tablazo | |
| Capilla Católica Santa María de Barandúa | |
| Capilla Católica Santa Narcisa de Jesús | |
| Catedral Católica Emperatriz Santa Elena | |
| Gruta Católica Jesús del Gran Poder - 1993 | |
| Iglesia Católica Buen Pastor | |
| Iglesia Católica María Auxiliadora - El Tambo | |
| Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de La Nube | |
| Iglesia Católica San Francisco de Asís - Prosperidad | |
| Iglesia Católica San Vicente Ferrer | Baños de San Vicente | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses - Congregación Ancón | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Sumpa |
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What is the population of Santa Elena?
Santa Elena has a population of 42,214 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 5,283 people per square mile, spread across 8.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Elena?
Santa Elena 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.