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Arcapamba, Ecuador

El Oro · Ecuador

Arcapamba is a small town in El Oro, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 4,659 ft (1,420 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,659 ft Elevation 1,420 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
131.7 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Arcapamba

Arcapamba

Malvas ist eine Ortschaft und eine Parroquia rural im Kanton Zaruma der ecuadorianischen Provinz El Oro. Die Parroquia besitzt eine Fläche von 13,53 km². Die Einwohnerzahl lag im Jahr 2010 bei 1185.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain131.7 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation4,659 ft (1,420 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation4,659 ft (1,420 m)
Coordinates-3.6480°, -79.6174°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceEl Oro
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation131.7 inches (3,344 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Arcapamba

Arcapamba is a small town in Ecuador (El Oro) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 4,659 feet (1,420 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 131.7 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Arcapamba experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 131.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,659 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below Ecuador avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,659 ft (1,420 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-3.6480°N, 79.6174°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 131.7"
246% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 10.30"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

229 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 18, 2023 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M6.8 100 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 55 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 140 km
Feb 10, 1990 58 km NNW of Zorritos, Peru M5.6 145 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 95 km
Mar 29, 1991 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.6 147 km
Aug 3, 2014 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.4 148 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 63 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 122 km
Aug 11, 2004 66 km NW of Tumbes, Peru M5.3 146 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 90 km
Feb 16, 1990 55 km NNW of Tumbes, Peru M5.3 132 km
Jun 29, 2001 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.3 142 km
Jan 26, 2014 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.3 140 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 90 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 104 km
Apr 25, 2023 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M5.2 95 km
Jun 21, 2025 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador M5.2 115 km
Jan 26, 2008 27 km S of Playas, Ecuador M5.2 121 km
Sep 11, 2010 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.2 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1953 N. PERU Earthquake 1.0 m 6 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 8.7 in
March 74°F (23°C) 10.3 in Wettest
April 74°F (23°C) 7.3 in Warmest
May 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in
November 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in

Arcapamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 48°F in January to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.3") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Arcapamba

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela de Educación Básica "Miguel de Cervantes" - - - -
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Radio Stations near Arcapamba

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Samantha 89.3 FM music, news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Arcapamba

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiguo Hospital Americano
Degat
El Cisne
Magner Turner
Museo Municipal
The Magnet Turner

Libraries in Arcapamba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Arcapamba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Breweries in Arcapamba

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tienda Rivera

Stadiums & Teams in Arcapamba

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Arcapamba

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra AirportMRRMedium Airport
Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International AirportETRMedium Airport
Aguayo Airport-Small Airport
Amable Calle Gutierrez Airport-Small Airport
Barbones - Samuel Quimi Airport-Small Airport
Carabon Airport-Small Airport
Celia María Airport-Small Airport
Ciudad de Catamayo AirportLOHSmall Airport
Cumbaratza Airport-Small Airport
La Maria Airport-Small Airport
La Mina Airport-Small Airport
Las Peñas Airport-Small Airport
Loja Airport-Small Airport
Puná Southwest Airport-Small Airport
Roble Mar Airport-Small Airport
Solbananas Airport-Small Airport
Tenguel Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arcapamba

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica Virgen del Rosario de Fátima - Arcapamba

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
600 m (1,969 ft)

🇪🇨 About Ecuador

Capital Quito
Population 17,084,357
Area 283,560 km²
GDP (USD) $121,147,057,000
GDP per capita $6,738
HDI 0.765
Life expectancy 77.4 years
Internet users 72.7%
Urban population 63.1%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +593
TLD .ec
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Ecuador

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 International Workers' Day International Workers' Day
May 24 The Battle of Pichincha Batalla de Pichincha
Aug 10 Declaration of Independence of Quito Primer Grito de Independencia
Oct 9 Independence of Guayaquil Independencia de Guayaquil
Nov 2 All Souls' Day Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos
Nov 3 Independence of Cuenca Independencia de Cuenca
Dec 25 Christmas Day Día de Navidad

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What is the weather like in Arcapamba?

Arcapamba has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 131.7 inches.

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