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Cañar, Ecuador
Cañar · Ecuador
Cañar is a small city in Cañar, Ecuador with a population of 9,900. Elevation: 10,449 ft (3,185 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cañar
Cañari and Puruhá are two poorly-attested extinct languages of the Marañón River basin in Ecuador that are difficult to classify. Puruhá is scarcely attested, and Cañari is known primarily from placenames. Loukotka (1968) suggests they may have been related to Mochica (Yunga) in a family called Chimuan, followed by Kaufman (1994), but Adelaar (2004:397) thinks it is more likely that they were Barbacoan languages.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,900 |
| Population Density | 389 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,449 ft (3,185 m) |
| Coordinates | -2.5594°, -78.9381° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Cañar |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 178.3 inches (4,528 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cañar
Cañar is a small city in Ecuador (Cañar) with a population of 9,900. The city sits at an elevation of 10,449 feet (3,185 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 178.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in Cañar
Cañar has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 488 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,449 ft (3,185 m) |
| Area | 25.5 sq mi (66.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 389/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.5594°N, 78.9381°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sangay (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 91 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in |
Cañar has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 48°F in August to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (2.0").
Schools in Cañar
39 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela de Educación Básica Javiera Nieto | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Roberto Maria Valencia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Isabel de Santiago | - | - | - | - |
| CECIBEB Juan José Buñay Buñay | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica 25 de Junio | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa San Rafael de Honorato Vásque | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Antonio Iglesias Molina | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Miguel Andrade | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Pablo Mettler | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Abdón Calderón | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Rafael Palacios Davila | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Primero De Enero | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Humberto Martinez Orbe | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica 14 de Octubre | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Bolívar Quezada Ortíz | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Carlos Rigoberto Vintimilla | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Aparicio Teran | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Atahualpa | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Ingapirca | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa San José de Calasanz | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Simón Bolívar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Santo Domingo de Chuchucán | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Jose Antonio Neira | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Hrmano José Gabriel Calle | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Francisco Martinez Maldonado | - | - | - | - |
| CECIBEB Jose Maria Rodriguez | - | - | - | - |
| CECIBEB Jose Antonio Caizan Mainato | - | - | - | - |
| CECIBEB Antonio Guaman Zhinin | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Intercultural Bilingue Quilloac | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Rigoberto Navas Calle | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Intercultural Quilloac | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Ezequiel Cardenas Espinoza | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Luis Roberto Chacón | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa José Peralta | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Andrés F. Córdova | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Carlos Cueva Tamariz | - | - | - | - |
| CECIBEB San Antonio | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Remigio Crespo Toral | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Reinaldo Palacios | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cañar
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La 961 - Suprema estacion | bachata, cumbia | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| super 949 | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| la chismosa | 80's, reguetón | AAC+ 40 kbps | |
| Radio Complice Fm. | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Gualaceo Stereo 92.7 | - | AAC | |
| La Voz del Tomebamba 1070 AM | latin music, música ecuatoriana | AAC+ 32 kbps |
Museums in Cañar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Cultura Municipal | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico y Etnológico de Guantug | ||||
| Museo El Tambo |
Farmers Markets in Cañar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 de Junio | |||||
| Feria de Ganado de Biblián | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado Municipal A | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Biblian | |||||
| Mercado Norte | |||||
| Mercado San Francisco | |||||
| Merccado Municipal B |
Hotels in Cañar
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cañar
25 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cañar
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Cañar
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Cañar
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Cañar
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cañar
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cañar
11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Cañar
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Cañar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dingo Cerveceria | ||||
| Jodoco Belgian Brew Cojitambo |
Stadiums & Teams in Cañar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cañar
26 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mariscal Lamar Airport | CUE | Medium Airport |
| Aerocisne Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Agroazucar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Alba Elena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Banastru Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Blanca Piedra Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| El Piedrero Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fumipalma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guarumal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Valdez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Joya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Puntilla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Méndez Airport | MZD | Small Airport |
| Patuca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Payo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pechichal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Probana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Carlos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Carlos Costa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Jacinto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San José Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Rafael Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa María Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Secadal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taura Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Warientza Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Cañar
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CETAD | ||
| CETAD |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cañar
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica Matriz San Antonio - Cañar | |
| Iglesia Católica San Clemente | |
| Iglesia Católica San Isidro de Vendeleche | |
| Iglesia Católica San Rafael de Honorato Vásquez (Tambo Viejo) | |
| Iglesia de Lluillan | |
| Jehovas Witnesses Kindom Hall | |
| Santuario Católico Eucarístico Diocesano San Antonio |
Quick Facts
🇪🇨 About Ecuador
Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Cañar
What is the population of Cañar?
Cañar has a population of 9,900 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 389 people per square mile, spread across 25.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cañar?
Cañar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 178.3 inches.