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Buenavista, Ecuador

Loja · Ecuador

Buenavista is a small town in Loja, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 3,484 ft (1,062 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,484 ft Elevation 1,062 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
108.1 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Buenavista

Chaguarpamba is a location in the Loja Province, Ecuador. It is the seat of the Chaguarpamba Canton.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain108.1 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation3,484 ft (1,062 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,484 ft (1,062 m)
Coordinates-3.8919°, -79.7157°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceLoja
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation108.1 inches (2,746 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Buenavista

Buenavista is a small town in Ecuador (Loja) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 3,484 feet (1,062 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Buenavista experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 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 108.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,484 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below Ecuador avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,484 ft (1,062 m)
Area26.7 sq mi (69.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-3.8919°N, 79.7157°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.1"
185% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.30"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

224 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 M6.8 124 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 79 km
Jun 30, 1997 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru M5.8 138 km
Mar 29, 1991 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.6 132 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 74 km
Feb 10, 1990 58 km NNW of Zorritos, Peru M5.6 147 km
Aug 3, 2014 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.4 134 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 82 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 110 km
Jun 29, 2001 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.3 127 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 67 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 96 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 113 km
Feb 16, 1990 55 km NNW of Tumbes, Peru M5.3 137 km
Jan 26, 2014 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.3 127 km
Jun 21, 2025 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador M5.2 142 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 101 km
Jan 26, 2008 27 km S of Playas, Ecuador M5.2 135 km
Apr 25, 2023 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M5.2 120 km
Sep 11, 2010 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.2 104 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 6 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 71°F (21°C) 7.5 in
March 71°F (22°C) 9.3 in Wettest
April 71°F (22°C) 6.6 in Warmest
May 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
July 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in
November 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in
December 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in

Buenavista has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 51°F in January to 71°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.3") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Buenavista

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ESCUELA QUITO LUZ DE AMERICA
ESCUELA QUITO LUZ DE AMERICA
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Radio Stations near Buenavista

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Buenavista

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

Libraries in Buenavista

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Buenavista

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Celica
Mercado Municipal

Breweries in Buenavista

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tienda Rivera

Stadiums & Teams in Buenavista

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Buenavista

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International AirportTBPMedium Airport
Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra AirportMRRMedium Airport
Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International AirportETRMedium Airport
Amable Calle Gutierrez AirportSmall Airport
Barbones - Samuel Quimi AirportSmall Airport
Carabon AirportSmall Airport
Celia María AirportSmall Airport
Ciudad de Catamayo AirportLOHSmall Airport
La Mina AirportSmall Airport
Loja AirportSmall Airport
Solbananas AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Buenavista

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Católica de El Palmar
Capilla Y del Guieno
Iglesia
Iglesia Católica de Santa Rufina
Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro | Buenavista

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil

🇪🇨 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 Buenavista?

Buenavista has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.1 inches.

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