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Baláo
City in Guayas, Ecuador
Overview
Baláo is a small agricultural town in Guayas, Ecuador, best known for its cacao and banana production. Visitors will experience a laid-back rural atmosphere, friendly locals, and authentic Ecuadorian country life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ecuador
Province
Guayas
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-2.91°, -79.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$608
Local Cost
$313
Local Income
$300
Cashless
20
English
10
Temperature
24.2°C
Summer Avg
24.5°C
Winter Avg
23.9°C
Record High
33.7°C
Record Low
17.8°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
564 mm
Internet Speed
148 Mbps
Upload
146 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
8.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 64 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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