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Rocafuerte

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Rocafuerte is a town in Manabi, Ecuador with 10,274 inhabitants, at 84 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Portoviejo, 15 km to the south. The national capital Quito is about 230 km to the east. The nearest airport is Reales Tamarindos Airport, 13 km away.

Overview

Rocafuerte is town in Manabí, Ecuador.

It is located in Rocafuerte Canton, Ecuador.

The elevation is around 25 metre.

Basic Data

  • Country Ecuador
  • Located in Rocafuerte Canton
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    0° 55' 28" S, 80° 27' 1" W
  • Elevation DEM: 84 m
  • Timezone America/Guayaquil
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 10,274
  • Pop. Density 7,106 p/km²
  • Built-up 31.0%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +593

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Weather in Rocafuerte

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

Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 27.8 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 347 W/m2.

Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
0.4 m/s S (166 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.37 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 24.6 0.4 166 84 1,010.1 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 27.8 3.2 293 72 1,008.5 0.08 / 0.08 76 280.1 n/a
12h 25.4 3.5 266 82 1,008.4 0.02 / 0.11 100 346.8 n/a
18h 24.6 2.1 229 86 1,010.1 0.69 / 0.80 93 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 24.5 1.3 169 86 1,010.4 0.57 / 1.37 100 3.0 n/a
30h 28.0 2.8 267 70 1,008.8 0.00 / 0.10 79 323.3 n/a
36h 25.7 3.1 293 81 1,009.2 0.37 / 0.47 100 361.2 n/a
42h 24.7 1.7 260 86 1,010.2 0.40 / 0.87 100 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 24.4 1.2 133 88 1,010.3 1.58 / 2.44 100 2.0 n/a
54h 28.8 4.5 298 68 1,009.0 0.00 / 0.24 98 519.1 n/a
60h 26.1 4.1 251 78 1,009.2 0.14 / 0.38 78 331.0 n/a
66h 25.1 2.3 228 83 1,010.7 0.14 / 0.52 100 0.0 n/a
Thursday 23.7 0.9 166 92 1,011.3 5.10 / 5.62 100 0.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rocafuerte?
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 27.8 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 347 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rocafuerte today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Rocafuerte?
Local time is 14:46. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Rocafuerte?
Rocafuerte is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Rocafuerte?
Population about 10,274.
What is the elevation of Rocafuerte?
DEM 84 m.
Where is Rocafuerte located?
It is at -0.92447, -80.45017 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rocafuerte in?
It is in Ecuador.

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Last updated 2024-05-15
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