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Santa Rosa, Ecuador
El Oro · Ecuador
Santa Rosa is a mid-size city in El Oro, Ecuador with a population of 41,816. Elevation: 266 ft (81 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa is a city in Ecuador located in the Santa Rosa Canton of El Oro Province. It is located in the south of the coastal region of Ecuador, in an extensive plain, on the right bank of the Santa Rosa River.
People
Climate
| Population | 41,816 |
| Population Density | 356 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Coordinates | -3.4557°, -79.9637° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | El Oro |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 78.7 inches (1,999 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa is a mid-size city in Ecuador (El Oro) with a population of 41,816. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.7 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa has an average annual temperature of 24.3°C (76°F). The hottest month is May (24.9°C), the coldest is Nov (23.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 489 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 117.4 sq mi (304.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 356/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.4557°N, 79.9637°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 71 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0 in |
Santa Rosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in August to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Santa Rosa
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto Kleber tinoco pineda niños especiales | College | - | , |
Schools in Santa Rosa
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SINDICATO DE CHOFERES PROFESIONALES DE SANTA ROSA | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Jambelí | - | - | - | - |
| Felix Vega Davila | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Tecnico Nacional Demetrio Aguilera Malta | - | - | - | - |
| Jardin 15 de Octubre | - | - | - | - |
| CENTRO DE FORMACION JAZZ | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Franco Egidio Arias | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Santa Rosa | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Santa Teresita | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Zoila Ugarte de Landívar | - | - | - | - |
| Eugenio Espejo | - | - | - | - |
| Maria del Carmen Gavilanes Tenezaca | - | - | - | - |
| Antonio José De Sucre | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA DR. ALFREDO PEREZ GUERRERO | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Gaudencio Vite Ortega | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Jambeli | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Jacinto Granda Paredes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Jose Maria Ollague | - | - | - | - |
| Distrito de Educacion n° 6 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Provincia de Imbabura | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela "Eugenio Espejo" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Manuel Utreras Gomez | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Santa Rosa
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Samantha 89.3 FM | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO IMPACTO 107.9 | - | AAC 128 kbps |
Museums in Santa Rosa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana |
Farmers Markets in Santa Rosa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GONET | |||||
| La Granja | |||||
| La Granja | |||||
| Las palmeras | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado Bicentenario | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Sur de Pasaje | |||||
| Sivimarket | |||||
| Sivimarket |
Hotels in Santa Rosa
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Santa Rosa
21 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Santa Rosa
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Santa Rosa
4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Santa Rosa
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Santa Rosa
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Santa Rosa
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santa Rosa
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Santa Rosa
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Santa Rosa
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Rosa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Rosa
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport | TBP | Medium Airport |
| Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport | ETR | Medium Airport |
| Aguayo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Amable Calle Gutierrez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Barbones - Samuel Quimi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Brisas del Mar Airstrip. | - | Small Airport |
| Camacongo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carabon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carmita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Celia María Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ciudad de Catamayo Airport | LOH | Small Airport |
| Darsacom Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Guabital Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Joya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Maria Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Mina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Peñas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Loja Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maragrosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| NIRSA Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puná Southwest Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Roble Mar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Solbananas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tenguel Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Santa Rosa
15 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Sanacion Hermano Gregorio | ||
| Clinic and surgery of ophthalmologic Luis Aguilar Md. | ||
| Clínica Aguilar | ||
| Clínica De Especialidades | ||
| Clinica de la DIABETES | ||
| Clínica hospital esperanza | ||
| Clínica Johnson's | ||
| Clinica Roja | ||
| La cigüeña | ||
| Machala Dent | ||
| Medicina Integrativa. Dr. Kleber Solis | ||
| Niño Jesus | ||
| Policlino Mi Doctor | ||
| sud centro de salud | ||
| Traumatologica |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Rosa
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica Matriz Santa Rosa de Lima | |
| Iglesia Católica Parroquial Nuestra Señora del Cisne | |
| Iglesia Evangélica "Dios es Amor" |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
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What is the population of Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa has a population of 41,816 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 356 people per square mile, spread across 117.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 78.7 inches.