Playas, Ecuador facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Playas
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| General Villamil Playas | |||
A beach in Playas
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 Playas
Location in Ecuador
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| Country |  Ecuador |
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| Province | Guayas | ||
| Canton | Playas Canton | ||
| Parishes | List of urban parishes | ||
| Area | |||
| • City | 16.9 km2 (6.5 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2022 census)
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| • City | 48,156 | ||
| • Density | 2,849/km2 (7,380/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (ECT) | ||
| Climate | Aw | ||
Playas, officially known as General Villamil Playas, is a city located on the coast of Ecuador. It is part of the Guayas province. Playas is the main city of Playas Canton, which was created in 1989.
In 2022, about 48,156 people lived in Playas. The city is named after General José de Villamil, a hero who helped Ecuador become independent. Playas is a popular place for tourists and is about 96 kilometers (60 miles) from Guayaquil.
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What Playas is Known For
Playas is a very important place for tourism in Ecuador. Many people visit its beautiful beaches and enjoy the warm weather.
Tourism and Beaches
The main way Playas makes money is through tourism. There are many hotels and resorts where visitors can stay. The area has several famous beaches, including:
- Playa General Villamil
- Paseo Acuático Recinto Data de Villamil
- Playa el Arenal
- Playa de Data de Villamil
- Playa de Puerto Engabao
Fishing and Food
Besides tourism, Playas has a busy fishing community. Local fishermen catch fresh seafood every day. Because of this, the city is famous for its delicious seafood dishes. You can find many restaurants serving tasty meals from the ocean.
Military Academy
Playas is also home to the Gómez Rendón Military Academy. This is a school where young people train to become part of the military.
Climate in Playas
Playas has a warm climate all year round. It is known for its tropical savanna climate, which means it has a wet season and a dry season.
| Climate data for Playas, elevation 6 m (20 ft), (1961–1990) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 30.8 (87.4) |
31.5 (88.7) |
32.5 (90.5) |
31.7 (89.1) |
30.2 (86.4) |
28.7 (83.7) |
27.7 (81.9) |
26.3 (79.3) |
27.1 (80.8) |
27.5 (81.5) |
28.0 (82.4) |
29.0 (84.2) |
29.3 (84.7) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 25.7 (78.3) |
26.2 (79.2) |
26.6 (79.9) |
26.2 (79.2) |
25.2 (77.4) |
23.8 (74.8) |
23.2 (73.8) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.2 (72.0) |
22.7 (72.9) |
23.3 (73.9) |
24.5 (76.1) |
24.3 (75.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20.8 (69.4) |
21.1 (70.0) |
20.7 (69.3) |
19.7 (67.5) |
19.6 (67.3) |
18.7 (65.7) |
18.1 (64.6) |
17.6 (63.7) |
17.7 (63.9) |
18.7 (65.7) |
18.7 (65.7) |
20.1 (68.2) |
19.3 (66.8) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 60.0 (2.36) |
87.0 (3.43) |
154.0 (6.06) |
40.0 (1.57) |
8.0 (0.31) |
2.0 (0.08) |
2.0 (0.08) |
0.0 (0.0) |
2.0 (0.08) |
1.0 (0.04) |
1.0 (0.04) |
4.0 (0.16) |
361 (14.21) |
| Source: FAO | |||||||||||||
Photo gallery
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southern view of the beach
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northern view of the beach
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local fishermen
See also
In Spanish: General Villamil para niños
