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Sucre, Ecuador

Manabí · Ecuador

Sucre is a small city in Manabí, Ecuador with a population of 15,286. Elevation: 499 ft (152 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

15,286 Population 17,175/sq mi density
499 ft Elevation 152 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
54.7 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Sucre

Sucre

Sucre, officially La Ilustre y Heroica Sucre is the de jure capital city of Bolivia, the capital of the Chuquisaca Department and the sixth most populous city in Bolivia. Located in the south-central part of the country, Sucre lies at an elevation of 2,790 m (9,150 ft), making it the second-highest capital city in the world after Quito. This relatively high altitude gives the city a subtropical highland climate with cool temperatures year-round. Over the centuries, the city has received various names, including La Plata, Charcas, and Chuquisaca. Today, the region is of predominantly Quechua background, with some Aymara communities and influences.

People

Population15,286
Density17,175/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain54.7 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Population15,286
Population Density17,175 / sq mi
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Coordinates-1.2799°, -80.4178°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceManabí
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation54.7 inches (1,390 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sucre

Sucre is a small city in Ecuador (Manabí) with a population of 15,286. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet (152 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.7 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Climate in Sucre

Sucre has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 669 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 117.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 154.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 183.7
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 86.1
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 42.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 16.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 3.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 2.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 4.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 12.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 41.9
Sucre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 54.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.2°F
37% above Ecuador avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density17,175/sq mi
Coordinates-1.2799°N, 80.4178°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.7"
44% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.74"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

365 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.7 on Jun 27, 2025.

Aug 4, 1998 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M7.2 76 km
Sep 2, 1990 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador M6.6 127 km
Sep 28, 2000 45 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.4 120 km
Aug 5, 1996 24 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador M6.3 103 km
Jan 28, 2005 51 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador M6.2 85 km
Mar 31, 2019 31 km N of Santa Elena, Ecuador M6.2 86 km
Jan 24, 2005 23 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M6.1 42 km
Jan 28, 2005 90 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador M6.1 121 km
Jan 21, 2005 21 km WSW of Montecristi, Ecuador M6.0 49 km
Apr 22, 2016 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 110 km
Jun 30, 2017 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 111 km
Apr 22, 2016 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.9 111 km
Apr 17, 2016 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.8 102 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 141 km
Jan 24, 2005 37 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M5.8 56 km
Jan 30, 2005 43 km WNW of Manta, Ecuador M5.7 90 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 109 km
Apr 17, 2016 50 km NW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.6 120 km
Jan 24, 2005 26 km ESE of Santa Elena, Ecuador M5.6 120 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1933 ECUADOR Earthquake 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 5.6 in
February 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
March 77°F (25°C) 8.7 in Warmest, Wettest
April 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in
May 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in
August 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
November 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
December 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in

Sucre has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 73°F in August to 77°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.7") and August the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Sucre

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Fiscal Mixta Primicias De La Cultura de Quito
Escuela Fiscal Mixta Simón Bolívar
Escuela Fiscal Mixta Manuel J Calle
Escuela Fiscal Mixta Atahualpa
Loja
Sucre
Escuela Fiscal Mixta Dos De Agosto
Escuela Fiscal Mixta Pablo Zamora Delgado
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Radio Stations near Sucre

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
DIBLU FM 88.9 deportes, entretenimiento AAC+ 32 kbps
la voz del Tomebamba 70s disco, musica AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Coqueta 96.5 FM AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Ultimito Mix bachata, baladas AAC+ 96 kbps
Modelo 97.7 FM hits, merengue MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sucre

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Eloy Alfaro Museum
Hojas Jaboncillo
Hojas Jaboncillo
Museo Cancebí
Museo Portoviejo
Museo Portoviejo

Libraries in Sucre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Visquije0.0
Biblioteca Estudiantil0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Pedro Elio Cevallos Ponce0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Pedro Elio Cevallos Ponce0.0
La casa de Horacio0.0
La casa de Horacio0.0

Farmers Markets in Sucre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Camal Municipal
Camal Municipal
Comerciantes Alajuela
Comerciantes Alajuela
Comerciantes Alajuela
Comerciantes Alajuela
Comercios Alajuela
FRIGO XPRESS
FRIGO XPRESS
Mercado Central de Jipijapa
MERCADO DE ABASTOS
Mercado de Productos Agricolas AGRORE Y RCAFUERTE
Mercado de Productos Agricolas AGRORE Y RCAFUERTE
Mercado Municipal 2
Mercado Municipal 2
Mercado Municipal N1
Mercado Municipal nº2
Mercado nº1 (provisional)
Mercado nº1 (provisional)

Hotels in Sucre

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hospedaje 24 de Mayo

Gas Stations in Sucre

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EC #3108029729

Banks in Sucre

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coop de Ahorros Calceta
Coop de ahorros Santa Ana
COOP DE AHORROS SANTA ANA

Breweries in Sucre

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Depósito de Cervezas ALEX
Depósito de Cervezas El Punto

Stadiums & Teams in Sucre

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sucre

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Eloy Alfaro International AirportMECMedium Airport
Reales Tamarindos AirportPVOMedium Airport
Ayangue AirportSmall Airport
Chone AirportSmall Airport
Guale AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Gran Chaparral AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda La Fragua AirportSmall Airport
Isabel Maria AirportSmall Airport
Jipijapa AirportJIPSmall Airport
Los Perales AirportBHASmall Airport
Manglaralto AirportSmall Airport
Pedro Carbo AirportSmall Airport
San Honorato AirportSmall Airport
Vinces AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Sucre

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitacion Fisica
CENTRO MEDICO
Centro Oftalmologico Cueva Vision
Clínica de la mujer
Clinica Garcia
Clínica Santa Margarita
Dr. Cesar Flores Plaza HepaGastroenterologo
Dr. Harold Cedeño Macías (cardiólogo)
PortoSalud
SubCentro de salud EL PROGRESO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sucre

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de Monteoscuro en medio
Capilla San Vicente Ferres
Capilla Santa Rosa de Lima
Iglesia Católica San Ignacio de Loyola | Sucre
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Sucre

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
121 m (397 ft)
Area
2.3 km² (0.9 mi²)
Founded
1871
Website
24demayo.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 Sucre

What is the population of Sucre?

Sucre has a population of 15,286 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 17,175 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sucre?

Sucre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 54.7 inches.

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