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Tosagua, Ecuador
Manabí · Ecuador
Tosagua is a small city in Manabí, Ecuador with a population of 14,680. Elevation: 207 ft (63 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tosagua
Tosagua is a city in Ecuador, with a population of 11,317, and the seat of Tosagua Canton. It is located on the river Carrizal in the northwestern part of Manabí Province. Its name comes from the native tribe called The Tosahuas. Founded as a county on January 20, 1984, after approval by Congress and the president of the republic Osvaldo Hurtado Larrea. In the city are the main institutions and organizations Tosagua council. Tasagua Canton has an area of 381.6 square kilometers and is the geographical axis of what is known as the northern part of Manabí.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,680 |
| Population Density | 5,943 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.7859°, -80.2346° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Manabí |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 117.1 inches (2,974 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tosagua
Tosagua is a small city in Ecuador (Manabí) with a population of 14,680. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet (63 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 117.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in Tosagua
Tosagua has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is Sep (27.7°C), the coldest is Jun (25.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1219 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,943/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.7859°N, 80.2346°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.6 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2016 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 663 | 134 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 186 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in |
Tosagua has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in August to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.0") and November the driest (0.2").
Schools in Tosagua
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federico Gonzales Suarez | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Carlos Julio Arosema Tola | - | - | - | - |
| Angel Piedro Giler | - | - | - | - |
| Enrique Gil Gilbert | - | - | - | - |
| 4 de Junio | - | - | - | - |
| 24 de Noviembre | - | - | - | - |
| 9 de Octubre | - | - | - | - |
| Coronel Luis Varga Torres | - | - | - | - |
| 28 de Octubre | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Juan Montalvo Fiallos | - | - | - | - |
| Magdalena Dávalos | - | - | - | - |
| Rosa Emerita Macay Delgado | - | - | - | - |
| Jacinto Santos Verduga | - | - | - | - |
| Col. Anibal Gonzales Avila | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nacional Tosagua | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Pedro Schumacher | - | - | - | - |
| Esc. Santa Luisa de Marillac | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Bachillero | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa José Vicente Luque | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tosagua
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCJB La Voz de los Andes 89.3 FM | christian, christian music | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Canela Pichincha | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DIBLU FM 88.9 | deportes, entretenimiento | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio Canela Pichincha 106.5 FM | chicha, chicha ecuatoriana | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio La Metro Stereo | rock | UNKNOWN | |
| JC La Bruja | música pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Radio Redonda 96.9 Quito | deportes | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Jumbo Deep Radio | deep, deep house | MP3 | |
| la voz del Tomebamba | 70s disco, musica | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| area deportiva | deportes | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Coqueta 96.5 FM | - | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Radio Nuevo Tiempo 92.1 FM | christian, christian rock | UNKNOWN 64 kbps | |
| Radio Ultimito Mix | bachata, baladas | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Modelo 97.7 FM | hits, merengue | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Tosagua
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Bahia de Caraquez |
Hotels in Tosagua
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tosagua
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tosagua
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tosagua
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Tosagua
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tosagua
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tosagua
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tosagua
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Tosagua
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Eloy Alfaro International Airport | MEC | Medium Airport |
| Reales Tamarindos Airport | PVO | Medium Airport |
| Casa Vinces Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chone Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Gran Chaparral Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jama Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jipijapa Airport | JIP | Small Airport |
| La Virgen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Perales Airport | BHA | Small Airport |
| Maria Cristina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Honorato Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Tosagua
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| PortoSalud |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tosagua
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bahá'í Center Tosagua | |
| Bahá'í Center Tosagua | |
| Iglesia Católica La Inmaculada | |
| Iglesia Católica San José de Bachillero | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Tosagua?
Tosagua has a population of 14,680 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 5,943 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tosagua?
Tosagua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 117.1 inches.