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Eloy Alfaro

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Eloy Alfaro month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Eloy Alfaro are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 29–30°C. December is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), August the coldest (average low 21°C), and March the wettest (about 424 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January29.823.41948.1
February29.223.83577.6
March29.423.84247.9
April29.723.72359.0
May29.323.1899.0
June29.021.9299.0
July29.421.3199.3
August29.720.789.8
September30.220.8179.9
October30.021.1149.7
November30.121.1179.7
December30.722.3439.0

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Previously

  1. Liberal Revolution of 1895

    A period of radical social and political upheaval in Ecuador starting on June 5, 1895, led by Eloy Alfaro.

  2. Assassination of Eloy Alfaro

    Eloy Alfaro and his colleagues were dragged through the streets and killed in Quito on January 28, 1912.

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People associated with this place

  • Eloy Alfaro

    Prominent Ecuadorian political leader and military figure known as 'The Old Warrior' and leader of the Liberal Revolution.

Historical figures

  • José Eloy Alfaro Delgado

    Ecuadorian politician and military leader who served as President of Ecuador from 1895 to 1901 and 1906 to 1911, and namesake of Eloy Alfaro (Durán).

  • Eloy Alfaro

    Served as President of Ecuador from 1895 to 1901 and from 1906 to 1911.

  • Gabriel García Moreno

    Pro-Catholic conservative President of Ecuador and political opponent of Eloy Alfaro.

  • Vicente Lucio Salazar

    President of Ecuador deposed during the Liberal Revolution led by Eloy Alfaro.

  • Lizardo García

    Elected President of Ecuador who was deposed by Eloy Alfaro in 1906.

Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

  • El Comercio

    Featured opinion pieces and historical coverage regarding Eloy Alfaro and his legacy.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Alfaro Civic Center

    A 5.4 hectare civic center located in Montecristi named after and paying tribute to Eloy Alfaro.

  • Museo Ciudad Alfaro

    Museum in Montecristi housing historical information, artifacts, and Ecuador's first train related to Eloy Alfaro.

  • El Ejido

    Park area in Quito where Eloy Alfaro's remains were burned and where a monument was erected.

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01 · Overview

Eloy Alfaro, in brief

Where is Eloy Alfaro Located?

Eloy Alfaro is a city situated in the Guayas province of Ecuador. Positioned at latitude -2.16919 and longitude -79.83987 within the America/Guayaquil timezone, it functions as a distinct urban center in the South American country where the official currency is the USD and the spoken language is es-EC.

What is the Population of Eloy Alfaro?

The city has a recorded population of 315,724 residents. As a non-capital city within the Guayas province, Eloy Alfaro accommodates a substantial portion of the region's inhabitants.

How Does the Economy Function in Eloy Alfaro?

While the present-day transient snapshot is omitted, the city operates using the United States Dollar (USD) as its official currency, aligning with the broader monetary system of Ecuador. Economic activities in the city are tied to the local administration and the geographic conditions of the Guayas province, supporting a population of 315,724 people who conduct daily commerce in es-EC.

Historically, the municipality shares its name with José Eloy Alfaro Delgado, the prominent Ecuadorian politician known as "The Old Warrior" who served as President of Ecuador from 1895 to 1901 and from 1906 to 1911. The namesake leader played a central role in the Liberal Revolution of 1895, led the modernization of Ecuadorian society through public transport and communication systems like the Transandino Railway, and advanced national unity before his death in 1912. Detailed geographical and historical records regarding the city and its historical figure can be referenced via the Eloy Alfaro documentation and the GeoNames record for Eloy Alfaro.

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01 · Q&A

Where is Eloy Alfaro located and what are its coordinates?

Eloy Alfaro is situated in Ecuador at geographic coordinates -2.1692, -79.8399, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

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What is the population and time zone of Eloy Alfaro?

Eloy Alfaro has a recorded population of approximately 315,724 and observes the America/Guayaquil time zone.

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What languages and currency are used in Eloy Alfaro?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Eloy Alfaro include ES-EC, with USD used for local transactions.

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