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Cantón Portoviejo
City in Manabí, Ecuador
Overview
Cantón Portoviejo is the capital of Manabí province and a busy city, blending lively Ecuadorian culture with local flavors and traditions. Known for its resilience following the 2016 earthquake, Portoviejo offers friendly residents, ample markets, and easy access to coastal destinations.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ecuador
Province
Manabí
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-1.05°, -80.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
48
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
52
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$784
Local Cost
$398
Local Income
$400
Cashless
35
English
25
Temperature
24.7°C
Summer Avg
25.3°C
Winter Avg
24.2°C
Record High
33.2°C
Record Low
18.9°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
573 mm
Internet Speed
187 Mbps
Upload
191 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
37
Walk Score
37
Footways
73.0
Airport
MEC
Distance
28 km
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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 189 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 70/100.
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