Balao
Small Pacific-coast town in Ecuador's Guayas Province, Balao sits on the shore of the ocean with mountains visible inland. Fishing and shrimp farming are the economic backbone of the town, giving it a working waterfront character. The wider region holds UNESCO World Heritage sites within reach.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population12,205
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 21 km13 mi
Balao: quick answers
Where is Balao?
Balao is in Ecuador, about 80 km50 miles in a straight line from Guayaquil.
How do you get to Balao?
The nearest airport is Santa Rosa (ETR), about 1 hr 47 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Balao?
The warmest month is March, averaging 24°C75°F across day and night; the coolest is September, at 21°C70°F. The wettest month is March, with about 773 mm30.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Balao?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 restaurants and 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.