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Valencia, Ecuador

Los Ríos · Ecuador

Valencia is a small city in Los Ríos, Ecuador with a population of 18,841. Elevation: 535 ft (163 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

18,841 Population 33/sq mi density
535 ft Elevation 163 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
175.9 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Valencia

Valencia

Valencia, officially València, is the capital of the Valencian Community and the province of the same name in Spain. It is located on the banks of the Turia, on the east coast of the Iberian Peninsula on the Mediterranean Sea. With a population of 824,340, it is the third-largest city in Spain. The urban area of Valencia has 1.6 million people while the metropolitan region has 2.5 million.

People

Population18,841
Density33/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain175.9 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Population18,841
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Coordinates-0.9531°, -79.3551°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceLos Ríos
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation175.9 inches (4,469 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Valencia

Valencia is a small city in Ecuador (Los Ríos) with a population of 18,841. The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet (163 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 175.9 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Climate in Valencia

Valencia 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 2539 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 454.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 509.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 515.1
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 470.3
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 202.4
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 56.3
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 35.7
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 12.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 29.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 25.7
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 81.8
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 144.8
Valencia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 319 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 175.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above Ecuador avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Area571.0 sq mi (1,478.9 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates-0.9531°N, 79.3551°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 175.9"
363% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 19.37"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

232 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 16, 2025.

Aug 4, 1998 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M7.2 122 km
Sep 2, 1990 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador M6.6 137 km
Jun 30, 2017 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 147 km
Apr 22, 2016 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 147 km
Mar 28, 1996 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador M6.0 69 km
Dec 26, 1992 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador M5.9 144 km
Apr 22, 2016 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.9 148 km
Apr 17, 2016 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.8 113 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 130 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 123 km
Feb 22, 2019 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador M5.5 149 km
Jan 31, 2025 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador M5.5 140 km
Apr 17, 2016 near the coast of Ecuador M5.5 145 km
Aug 25, 1996 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.5 77 km
Aug 4, 1998 3 km ESE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.4 122 km
Apr 28, 2015 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador M5.4 129 km
Jul 19, 2009 16 km WNW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador M5.4 143 km
Mar 25, 2014 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador M5.3 145 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador M5.3 142 km
Sep 13, 2003 29 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.3 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 78 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 106 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 107 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 121 km
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 124 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 139 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 145 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 148 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 158 km
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 162 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 171 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 178 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 187 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 187 km
Sumaco Stratovolcano 3,990 m (13,091 ft) 1895 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 16.0 in
February 78°F (25°C) 18.2 in
March 78°F (26°C) 19.4 in Wettest
April 78°F (26°C) 16.5 in
May 78°F (25°C) 7.3 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in
October 76°F (24°C) 1.4 in
November 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in
December 77°F (25°C) 6.4 in

Valencia has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in August to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 93.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (19.4") and August the driest (0.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Valencia

Institution Type Founded Website
Unida Educativa Luis Ulpiano de la Torre College

Schools in Valencia

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela De Educacion Basica Medardo Angel Silva
Escuela Emilio Rivas
Escuela Victor Manuel Rendón
Escuela Municipal 13 de Diciembre
Escuela De Educacion Basica Pedro Leon de Berrazueta
Unida Educativa Chipehamburgo
Escuela De Educacion Basica John F. Kennedy
Escuela de Educación Básica "Juan Salinas"
Escuela de Educación Básica Eloy Alfaro
Unidad Educativa Galo Plaza Lasso
Unidad Educativa Ercilia de Martinez
Finca Experimental del Colegio Ciudad de Valencia
Unidad Educativa Particular Gladys Cedeño de Olivo
Unidad Educativa Particular San Francisco de Asís
Escuela de Educación Básica "Gregorio Valencia"
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Radio Stations near Valencia

10 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
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
area deportiva deportes AAC 128 kbps
Radio Nuevo Tiempo 92.1 FM christian, christian rock UNKNOWN 64 kbps
PM RADIO Quevedo decades MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Valencia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
MEGARIEGO
Mercado Central
Mercado Central de La Maná
MERCADO DE MARISCOS
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal del Cantón La Maná
Mercano Municipal Nro. 2

Cafes in Valencia

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comedor y Picanctería

Bus Stations in Valencia

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vergel - Estación buses

Gas Stations in Valencia

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E.S. Sindicato Choferes Valencia

Banks in Valencia

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Machala
Banco del Pichincha
BanEcuador Valencia

Gyms in Valencia

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alen Gym

Stadiums & Teams in Valencia

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Valencia

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cotopaxi International AirportLTXMedium Airport
Agro Aereo Jaramillo AirportSmall Airport
Ana María AirportSmall Airport
Bototillal AirstripSmall Airport
Casa Vinces AirportSmall Airport
Chimborazo AirportSmall Airport
Chone AirportSmall Airport
Costa Azul AirstripSmall Airport
Cristal AirportSmall Airport
El Guayabo AirportSmall Airport
Esterito AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Gran Chaparral AirportSmall Airport
Holandesa AirportSmall Airport
KM 35 AirportSmall Airport
Km 60 AirportSmall Airport
La Cadena AirportSmall Airport
La Estrella AirportSmall Airport
La Virgen AirportSmall Airport
Loma Larga AirportSmall Airport
Los Perez AirportSmall Airport
Maria Cristina AirportSmall Airport
Pantalony AirportSmall Airport
Quevedo AirportSmall Airport
Quevedo North AirportSmall Airport
San Alejandro AirportSmall Airport
San Honorato AirportSmall Airport
San Simón AirstripSmall Airport
Santo Domingo de Los Colorados AirportSmall Airport
Vinces AirportSmall Airport
Wongkinmay AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Valencia

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Salud 20 febrero
CLÍNICA GUAYAQUIL
Clínica Maternidad LA CIGUEÑA
CLÍNICA MATERNIDAD SANTA MARIANITA
CLÍNICA MODERNA
Clínica Muñoz
Clínica Sudamericana
DAVIDA

Churches & Religious Organizations in Valencia

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Católica Virgen de Monserrate
Iglesia Católica de San Jacinto Chipe Hamburgo #2
Iglesia Católica San Francisco de Asís (VALENCIA)
Iglesia Catolica Virgen Inmaculada Concepción
San Francisco de Chipe
Virgen del Quinche

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
105 m (345 ft)
Postal Code
EC121150
Website
valencia.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 Valencia

What is the population of Valencia?

Valencia has a population of 18,841 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 571.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Valencia?

Valencia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 175.9 inches.

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