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Cahuasquí, Ecuador

Imbabura · Ecuador

Cahuasquí is a small town in Imbabura, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 7,776 ft (2,370 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

7,776 ft Elevation 2,370 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
69.0 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain69.0 in/yr
Sunny Days350/yr
Elevation7,776 ft (2,370 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation7,776 ft (2,370 m)
Coordinates0.5140°, -78.2129°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceImbabura
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation69.0 inches (1,751 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cahuasquí

Cahuasquí is a small town in Ecuador (Imbabura) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 7,776 feet (2,370 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.0 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Cahuasquí enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 350 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 69.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,776 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above Ecuador avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,776 ft (2,370 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates0.5140°N, 78.2129°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.0"
81% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.40"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

124 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 16, 2025.

Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 114 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 46 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador M5.3 69 km
May 11, 1994 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.3 55 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 138 km
Mar 30, 2020 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M5.2 63 km
Feb 8, 2012 near the coast of Ecuador M5.2 117 km
Jun 18, 2023 36 km NE of Archidona, Ecuador M5.1 150 km
Oct 8, 2000 Colombia-Ecuador border region M5.1 20 km
Aug 12, 2014 20 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador M5.1 60 km
Oct 10, 1995 37 km WSW of Valdez, Ecuador M5.1 139 km
Mar 16, 2020 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.0 83 km
May 22, 2018 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.0 24 km
May 6, 2024 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.9 72 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 121 km
May 6, 2024 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 72 km
Jan 17, 1996 36 km NE of Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador M4.8 102 km
Apr 3, 2009 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 25 km
Apr 30, 2014 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.8 49 km
Jan 1, 2016 59 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M4.8 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 1,000 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachimbiro (10 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 10 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 28 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 29 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 43 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 46 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 60 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 60 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 62 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 87 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 90 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 99 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 106 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 111 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 119 km
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 122 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in Warmest
February 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
March 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.4 in Wettest
May 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
July 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
December 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in

Cahuasquí has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 57°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.4") and August the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Cahuasquí

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Unidad Educativa "Cahuasqui"1
Unidad Educativa "Cahuasqui"2
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Radio Stations near Cahuasquí

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Coquetisima Online latina, música en español MP3

Museums in Cahuasquí

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antigua Fábrica Textil Imbabura
Museo Arqueológico y Etnográfico Atahualpa
Museo de Cotacachi
Museo de las Culturas
Museo de Piedra
Museo del Antiguo Cuartel
Museo del Banco Central del Ecuador
Museo Ecologica Cotachi Cayapas

Libraries in Cahuasquí

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Cahuasquí

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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
Mercado Amazonas
Mercado Jatum Cem
Mercado La Playa
Mercado Mayorista
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Mira
Mercado Santo Domingo
Mercado Santo Domingo

Restaurants in Cahuasquí

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comedor "Rosita"
La Herradura

Cinemas in Cahuasquí

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine "El Arca Luciérnaga"

Banks in Cahuasquí

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cooperativa CACMU
Cooperativa CACMU

Stadiums & Teams in Cahuasquí

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Airports Near Cahuasquí

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mariscal Sucre International AirportUIOLarge Airport
Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International AirportTUAMedium Airport
San Luis AirportIPIMedium Airport
Andes Aeroclub AirportSmall Airport
PalpailónSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Cahuasquí

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
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 Cahuasquí

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Católica de San Luis - La Florida
Iglesia Católica de La Florida
Iglesia Católica San Juan Evangelista de Cahuasquí

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

Volcanoes Near Cahuasquí

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m 3740 BC

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Cahuasquí

What is the weather like in Cahuasquí?

Cahuasquí enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 350 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 69.0 inches.

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