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Alausí, Ecuador
Chimborazo Province · Ecuador
Alausí is a small city in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador with a population of 14,294. Elevation: 8,990 ft (2,740 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Alausí
Alausí is a town in the Alausi Canton, located in the Chimborazo province in Ecuador.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,294 |
| Population Density | 456 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,990 ft (2,740 m) |
| Coordinates | -2.2013°, -78.8478° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Chimborazo Province |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 127.3 inches (3,233 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Alausí
Alausí is a small city in Ecuador (Chimborazo Province) with a population of 14,294. The city sits at an elevation of 8,990 feet (2,740 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 127.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in Alausí
Alausí has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Feb (12.2°C), the coldest is Jul (10.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1570 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,990 ft (2,740 m) |
| Area | 31.3 sq mi (81.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 456/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.2013°N, 78.8478°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 60 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 176 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in |
Alausí has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 51°F in January to 57°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.6").
Colleges & Universities in Alausí
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachillerato UECH | College | - | , |
| CECIB PEDRO MONCAYO | College | - | , |
Schools in Alausí
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO SUPERIOR MANUEL GALECIO | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Eduativa José Antonio Pontón | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Ciudad de Alausi | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Julio Enrique Remache | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Eduativa Federico González Suárez | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Juan Francisco Yerovi | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Fiscal Mixta Vicente Marchan Ramírez | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Alausí
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iglesia católica | 0.0 |
Hotels in Alausí
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Alausí
27 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Alausí
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Alausí
5 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Alausí
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Alausí
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Alausí
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Alausí
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Alausí
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Alausí
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Alausí
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Coronel E Carvajal Airport | XMS | Medium Airport |
| Mariscal Lamar Airport | CUE | Medium Airport |
| Aerocisne Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Agroazucar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Alba Elena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Babahoyo North Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Blanca Piedra Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chimborazo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Piedrero Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fumipalma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Clementina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Julia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Estrella Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Lolita Airport. | - | Small Airport |
| La Puntilla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Loma Larga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Méndez Airport | MZD | Small Airport |
| Patuca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Payo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Carlos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Carlos Costa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San José Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Rafael Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa María Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Secadal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sucúa Airport | SUQ | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Alausí
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Católica de la Unidad Educativa San Francisco de Sales | |
| Iglesia Católica Matriz San Pedro de Alausí | |
| Iglesia del Nazareno | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová - Alausí |
Quick Facts
🇪🇨 About Ecuador
Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Alausí
What is the population of Alausí?
Alausí has a population of 14,294 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 456 people per square mile, spread across 31.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Alausí?
Alausí has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 127.3 inches.