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Babahoyo
City in Los Ríos, Ecuador
Overview
Babahoyo, the capital of Los Ríos province, is a charming city set between rivers and known for its lively agricultural markets and authentic Ecuadorian atmosphere. With a mix of urban activity and lush nature, the city offers a genuine taste of coastal Ecuadorian life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ecuador
Province
Los Ríos
Population
98,251
Time Zone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-1.80°, -79.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
42
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$731
Local Cost
$405
Local Income
$320
Cashless
28
English
19
Temperature
23.2°C
Summer Avg
23.0°C
Winter Avg
23.6°C
Record High
36.3°C
Record Low
15.0°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
911 mm
Internet Speed
188 Mbps
Upload
184 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
36
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
34
Transport
57
Walk Score
57
Footways
114.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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 261 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 52/100.
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