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Balao

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Balao is a town in Guayas, Ecuador with 12,205 inhabitants, at 5 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Naranjal, 34 km to the northeast. The national capital Quito is about 330 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is General Manuel Serrano Airport, 43 km away.

Also known as: 巴劳 · بالاو · Baláo

Overview

Balao is city in Guayas Province, Ecuador — ES ciudad de Ecuador.

It is located in Balao Canton, Ecuador.

The population is about 12,850 (2022).

It covers about 1.76 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 5 metre.

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Basic Data

  • Country Ecuador
  • Located in Balao Canton
  • Area 1.76 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    2° 54' 38" S, 79° 48' 54" W
  • Elevation DEM: 5 m
  • Timezone America/Guayaquil
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 12,205
  • Pop. Density 5,670 p/km²
  • Built-up 21.3%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +593

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Alternate Names

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巴劳
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بالاو
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Baláo

Weather in Balao

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balao, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 27.3 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 539 W/m2.

Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
1.8 m/s W (249 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
2.52 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 24.0 1.8 249 91 1,011.4 - / 0.00 90 0.0 n/a
6h 23.9 0.9 313 89 1,011.7 0.75 / 0.75 100 2.1 n/a
12h 27.3 1.8 261 74 1,010.5 0.00 / 0.08 96 539.2 n/a
18h 24.8 3.0 236 88 1,011.3 1.86 / 1.93 85 386.9 n/a
Tomorrow 23.8 1.9 252 92 1,013.0 0.58 / 2.52 100 0.0 n/a
30h 23.7 0.5 307 90 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.66 99 2.4 n/a
36h 26.8 2.5 259 77 1,011.0 0.00 / 0.23 50 490.1 n/a
42h 24.3 2.4 223 89 1,011.2 0.50 / 0.73 81 339.9 n/a
Monday 23.7 1.7 250 91 1,012.5 0.54 / 1.27 100 0.0 n/a
54h 23.4 1.7 238 92 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.49 100 0.7 n/a
60h 25.6 1.6 274 81 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.29 79 261.5 n/a
66h 24.5 2.4 231 86 1,010.8 0.00 / 0.28 63 308.8 n/a
Tuesday 23.6 1.3 228 89 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.24 96 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balao?
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 27.3 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 539 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Balao today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Balao?
Local time is 09:17. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Balao?
Balao is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Balao?
Population about 12,205.
What is the elevation of Balao?
DEM 5 m.
Where is Balao located?
It is at -2.91060, -79.81505 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balao in?
It is in Ecuador.

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Last updated 2024-09-12
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