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Atuntaqui, Ecuador
Imbabura · Ecuador
Atuntaqui is a small city in Imbabura, Ecuador with a population of 17,456. Elevation: 7,844 ft (2,391 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
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About Atuntaqui
Atuntaqui is a city, with a population of 25,115, in the Imbabura Province in the northern region of Ecuador. The city is located at an altitude of 2,400 metres (7,900 ft). Atuntaqui is located just 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) from the larger city of Ibarra, north along the Panamerican Highway. Although the sector name is Antonio Ante, those who visit or have heard of it identify it more as Atuntaqui, a name that has acquired several meanings through history. According to Father Juan de Velasco, it is composed of two words - hatun (large) and taqui (drum), i.e. 'big drum'. Jacinto Jijón y Caamano identifies it as a 'land rich in truth'; González Suárez rejects this meaning and translates it as 'big barn'. Others call it 'place of the inn' or 'tightly closed town'.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,456 |
| Population Density | 4,582 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,844 ft (2,391 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.3276°, -78.2191° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Imbabura |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.0 inches (889 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Atuntaqui
Atuntaqui is a small city in Ecuador (Imbabura) with a population of 17,456. The city sits at an elevation of 7,844 feet (2,391 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in Atuntaqui
Atuntaqui has an average annual temperature of 13.2°C (56°F). The hottest month is Feb (13.7°C), the coldest is Jul (12.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1239 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,844 ft (2,391 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,582/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.3276°N, 78.2191°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1906 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 146 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Imbabura (9 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 9 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 16 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 17 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 23 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 42 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 42 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 63 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 70 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 77 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 78 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 79 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 88 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 90 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 98 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 114 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in |
Atuntaqui has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 55°F in July to 56°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (1.0").
Schools in Atuntaqui
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Policarpa Salvarrieta | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Luisa de Marillac | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pedro Zumbara | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Mundo Infantil Atuntaqui | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 2 de Marzo | — | — | — | — |
| Francisco José de Caldas | — | — | — | — |
| Teodoro Wolf | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Atuntaqui
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Coquetisima Online | latina, música en español | MP3 |
Museums in Atuntaqui
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Fábrica Textil Imbabura | ||||
| Casa Museo | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico y Etnográfico Atahualpa | ||||
| Museo de Cotacachi | ||||
| Museo de las Culturas | ||||
| Museo de Perucho | ||||
| Museo del Antiguo Cuartel | ||||
| Museo del Banco Central del Ecuador | ||||
| Museo del Pueblo Kichwa Otavalo | ||||
| Museo Ecologica Cotachi Cayapas | ||||
| Museo y cueva Inca | ||||
| Samay Huasi Museum |
Libraries in Atuntaqui
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Fundación Galo Plaza Lasso | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Atuntaqui
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal market | |||||
| Distribuidora Vásquez | |||||
| Distribuidora Vásquez | |||||
| EMPRESA PUBLICADE SERVICIOS MNICIPALES ANTONIO ANTE (PLANTA DE FAENAMIENTO) | |||||
| EMPRESA PUBLICADE SERVICIOS MNICIPALES ANTONIO ANTE (PLANTA DE FAENAMIENTO) | |||||
| Mercadito "La Primavera" | |||||
| Mercadito "La Primavera" | |||||
| Mercadito "La Primavera" | |||||
| Mercado Amazonas | |||||
| Mercado de animales Otavalo | |||||
| Mercado Imbaya | |||||
| Mercado Jatum Cem | |||||
| Mercado La Playa | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal 24 de Mayo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Mira | |||||
| Mercado Municipal San Jose de Minas | |||||
| Mercado Santo Domingo | |||||
| Mercado Santo Domingo | |||||
| Plaza de Ponchos |
Hotels in Atuntaqui
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Atuntaqui
11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Atuntaqui
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Atuntaqui
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Atuntaqui
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Atuntaqui
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Atuntaqui
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Atuntaqui
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Atuntaqui
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Atuntaqui
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mariscal Sucre International Airport | UIO | Large Airport |
| Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport | TUA | Medium Airport |
| San Luis Airport | IPI | Medium Airport |
| Andes Aeroclub Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tambillo Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Atuntaqui
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| SERVIQUITO |
Treatment Centers in Atuntaqui
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| BEAU MEDICAL CENTER | ||
| CEMOPLAF | ||
| Centro de Salud | ||
| Milenium "Centro de Diagnóstico Médico" | ||
| NovaClínica Moderna | ||
| NovaClínica Moderna | ||
| SOLCA Núcleo de Ibarra | ||
| Unimedics Ibarra |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Atuntaqui
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica Parroquial San José | Atuntaqui | |
| Iglesia Católica San Vicente | |
| Iglesia Católica Santa Isabel | |
| Iglesia Católica Santo Domingo de Guzmán | Atuntaqui | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Apostólica del Nombre de Jesús - Atuntaqui | |
| Salón del Reino del Testigos de Jehová | |
| Santuario Católico Nuestra Señora de Lourdes | Andrade Marín | |
| Santuario Católico Señor del Santo Sepulcro |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Atuntaqui
What is the population of Atuntaqui?
Atuntaqui has a population of 17,456 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 4,582 people per square mile, spread across 3.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Atuntaqui?
Atuntaqui has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches.