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Cangahua, Ecuador

Pichincha · Ecuador

Cangahua is a small town in Pichincha, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 10,846 ft (3,306 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,846 ft Elevation 3,306 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
59.8 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain59.8 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation10,846 ft (3,306 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation10,846 ft (3,306 m)
Coordinates-0.0630°, -78.1672°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvincePichincha
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation59.8 inches (1,519 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.5 inches (9 cm)

About Cangahua

Cangahua is a small town in Ecuador (Pichincha) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 10,846 feet (3,306 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.8 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Cangahua experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,846 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below Ecuador avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,846 ft (3,306 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-0.0630°N, 78.1672°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.8"
57% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.70"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

157 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 16, 2025.

Mar 28, 1996 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador M6.0 125 km
Dec 26, 1992 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador M5.9 106 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 90 km
Mar 27, 2015 34 km SE of Tena, Ecuador M5.5 142 km
Aug 25, 1996 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.5 127 km
Jan 31, 2025 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador M5.5 89 km
Mar 28, 2004 27 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador M5.3 110 km
May 11, 1994 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.3 82 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador M5.3 31 km
Sep 13, 2003 29 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.3 104 km
Oct 9, 2009 3 km N of Tena, Ecuador M5.2 107 km
Mar 30, 2020 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M5.2 66 km
Feb 8, 2012 near the coast of Ecuador M5.2 145 km
Jun 18, 2023 36 km NE of Archidona, Ecuador M5.1 94 km
Aug 12, 2014 20 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador M5.1 18 km
Oct 8, 2000 Colombia-Ecuador border region M5.1 50 km
Jul 7, 1994 30 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador M5.1 113 km
Jun 17, 2025 44 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.0 95 km
Mar 16, 2020 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.0 144 km
Apr 15, 2004 22 km E of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.0 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cayambe (23 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 23 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 24 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 35 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 36 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 36 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 47 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 47 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 49 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 55 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 57 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 60 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 61 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 75 km
Sumaco Stratovolcano 3,990 m (13,091 ft) 1895 80 km
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 90 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
May 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
June 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
July 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
August 51°F (11°C) 1.4 in Driest
September 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in

Cangahua has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 31°F in January to 52°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Cangahua

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
San Antonio 29 de Octubre - - - -
School - - - -
Escuela Gustavo Jarrin - - - -
Unidad Educativa César Augusto Tamayo Medina - - - -
Unidad educativa José Acosta - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cangahua

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio La Otra - 91.3 FM - AAC 112 kbps
Pa ti Pati cumbia cumbia, cumbia argentina MP3
Música para ver llover baladas, baladas en español MP3
Rosate con bachata bachata, bachata dominicana MP3
La Coquetisima Online latina, música en español MP3
Radio Platinum Fm adult contemporary, adulto contemporáneo AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Quito 760 AM latin music, multicultural AAC 32 kbps
Pon salsa y todo norte - MP3
Rockeando con Reguetón daddy yankee, flow MP3
Los 40 Ecuador música pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Pichincha local news AAC 128 kbps
No es merengue es una merengazo baile, latino MP3
Radio Eres - AAC 32 kbps
FM MUNDO 98.1 FM - AAC+ 40 kbps

Museums in Cangahua

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Virgen de El Quinche
Parque Arqueológico Cochasqui
Solar Museum

Libraries in Cangahua

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Colegio Católico José Engling0.0

Farmers Markets in Cangahua

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Biomercado El Manantial
Mercado 5 de Octubre - Feria de animales
Mercado Alangasí
Mercado Central Tumbaco
Mercado El Arenal
Mercado Guayllabamba
Mercado Municipal
mercado municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal El Quinche
Mercado Municipal San Jose de Minas
Mercado parroquial de Pifo
Plataforma Plaza Dominical

Hotels in Cangahua

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hacienda Guachalá

Restaurants in Cangahua

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CAYAMBE TAMBO
Maky Restaurante

Monuments in Cangahua

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Entrance to Quitoloma

Bus Stations in Cangahua

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EC #6920261888
Parada Bus

Breweries in Cangahua

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Páramo

Stadiums & Teams in Cangahua

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cangahua

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mariscal Sucre International AirportUIOLarge Airport
Andes Aeroclub Airport-Small Airport
Tambillo Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cangahua

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
IGLESIA BB BETANIA
Iglesia Católica San Vicente Ferrer de Cangahua
Iglesia PEE "El Buen Samaritano"

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Cangahua

What is the weather like in Cangahua?

Cangahua has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.8 inches, with 3.5 inches of snow.

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