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Manta

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Updated Thursday, October 29, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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82/100
Should I visit Manta?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Manta month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Manta are typically August, October and November, with average daytime highs around 28–28°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), September the coldest (average low 21°C), and February the wettest (about 175 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)
January28.923.4639.3
February28.523.81758.7
March28.523.81569.3
April28.823.5779.8
May28.723.4379.6
June28.022.5129.3
July27.821.979.3
August27.821.359.7
September27.921.229.8
October27.621.579.4
November27.721.579.8
December28.522.3279.7

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What is being reported around Manta

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People and places shaping Manta

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Research updated Monday, October 26, 2026
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Past and future events in Manta

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  1. Comicios seccionales / Elecciones para la Alcaldía de Manta

    La carrera electoral y comicios seccionales para la Alcaldía de Manta están previstos para el 29 de noviembre de 2026.

  2. Comicios seccionales de Manta 2026

    The upcoming local and mayoral elections for the Cantón Manta scheduled to take place in Manta on November 29, 2026.

Past · documented context

Previously

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Current public leadership

  • Marciana Valdiviezo

    Serves as the mayor (alcaldesa) of Manta, heading the municipality and succeeding Agustín Intriago.

People associated with this place

  • Manta (surname) (includes a list of people with that name)

    Listed in the source as a person associated with people.

  • Mantas

    Lithuanian given name (includes a list of people with that name)

  • Manta people

    nomadic ethnic group in Bangladesh

  • Manta (musician)

    an alias of Irish musician Liam McCay/Sign Crushes Motorist

Historical figures

  • Agustín Intriago

    Former mayor of Manta whose assassination led to Marciana Valdiviezo taking office.

Local business and employers

  • Manta Fútbol Club

    A professional football club based in Manta, Ecuador.

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Manta yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Eloy Alfaro International Airport

    An airport located in Manta, formerly known as Forward Operating Base Manta.

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01 · Overview

Manta, in brief

Manta is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Manta took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Manta

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Manta

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Manta

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Manta

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Manta

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08 · Questions

Questions about Manta

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Frequently Asked Questions about Manta

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Manta located and what are its coordinates?

Manta is situated in Ecuador at geographic coordinates -0.9494, -80.7314, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Manta?

Manta has a recorded population of approximately 264,281 and observes the America/Guayaquil time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Manta?

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

04 · Q&A

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