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Cariamanga, Ecuador

Loja · Ecuador

Cariamanga is a small city in Loja, Ecuador with a population of 16,862. Elevation: 7,169 ft (2,185 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

16,862 Population 9,214/sq mi density
7,169 ft Elevation 2,185 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
36.8 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Cariamanga

Cariamanga, officially San Pedro Mártir de Cariamanga is a town in southern Ecuador and the seat of Calvas Canton in Loja Province. The urban parish occupies a compact plateau beneath the twin-peaked Cerro Ahuaca and serves as a commercial hub between Loja and the Peru border at Macará.

People

Population16,862
Density9,214/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain36.8 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation7,169 ft (2,185 m)
Population16,862
Population Density9,214 / sq mi
Elevation7,169 ft (2,185 m)
Coordinates-4.3280°, -79.5558°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceLoja
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation36.8 inches (934 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cariamanga

Cariamanga is a small city in Ecuador (Loja) with a population of 16,862. The city sits at an elevation of 7,169 feet (2,185 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Climate in Cariamanga

Cariamanga has an average annual temperature of 17.8°C (64°F). The hottest month is Sep (18.5°C), the coldest is Jul (17°C). Average annual precipitation is 609 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.7°C / 64°F 11.3° / 26.8° 65.8
Feb 18°C / 64°F 12° / 26.4° 78.0
Mar 17.7°C / 64°F 12° / 26.1° 101.5
Apr 17.6°C / 64°F 11.6° / 25.4° 63.3
May 17.8°C / 64°F 11.5° / 26.5° 31.3
Jun 17.1°C / 63°F 10.1° / 25.8° 34.8
Jul 17°C / 63°F 10.1° / 26.2° 31.3
Aug 17.6°C / 64°F 9.9° / 27.4° 21.7
Sep 18.5°C / 65°F 11.1° / 28.5° 24.5
Oct 18.3°C / 65°F 11.2° / 28.6° 42.4
Nov 18°C / 64°F 10.2° / 28.1° 40.8
Dec 17.9°C / 64°F 11.5° / 27.6° 73.5
Cariamanga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 36.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,169 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average69.0°F
28% above Ecuador avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,169 ft (2,185 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density9,214/sq mi
Coordinates-4.3280°N, 79.5558°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.8"
3% below Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.41"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

168 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 134 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 107 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 93 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 138 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 134 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 148 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 80 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 132 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 121 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 93 km
Sep 11, 2010 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.2 114 km
Jun 11, 2007 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador M5.1 142 km
Jan 16, 2015 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador M5.1 115 km
Sep 13, 2002 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru M5.1 140 km
Mar 17, 2002 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador M5.1 143 km
May 21, 2024 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador M5.1 70 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador M5.1 137 km
Mar 21, 1998 19 km S of Papayal, Peru M5.0 128 km
Nov 26, 1994 28 km NW of Salitral, Peru M5.0 147 km
Sep 29, 2002 0 km ESE of Sullana, Peru M5.0 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
February 69°F (21°C) 7.1 in
March 69°F (21°C) 9.4 in Wettest
April 69°F (21°C) 6.3 in
May 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
September 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in Warmest
October 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
November 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
December 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in

Cariamanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 68°F in July to 69°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Cariamanga

Institution Type Founded Website
Colegio 18 de Noviembre College
ESPEC "Servio Tulio Montero" University
Instituo Tecnológico Superior Mariano Samaniego College
Instituto Tecnológico Superior Cariamanga College
UNIDAD EDUCATIVA "QUILANGA" College
UTPL Extensión Cariamanga University

Schools in Cariamanga

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela "Juan Bautista Aguirre"
Escuela "Chile"
Speak Out (English Center)
Escuela "Francisco Rigoberto Loaiza Cueva"
Escuela Ambato
Escuela Especializada "Helen Keller"
Escuela "Portoviejo"
Unidad Educativa "Eloy Alfaro"
Escuela "Luz de América"
Escuela "Luis Felipe Carbo"
Escuela "San Juan de La Cruz"
Escuela "Leon XIII"
Escuela Fiscomisional "San José"
Escuela "Remigio Crespo Toral"
Unidad Educativa Fiscomisional “María Auxiliadora”
Escuela "Santiago Apostol"
Unidad Educatica Santa Juana de Arco "La Salle"
Unidad Educativa Cariamanga
Unidad Educativa "Mons. Santiago Fernández García"
Escuela San Vicente
Escuela "Santa Mariana de Jesús"
ESCUELA DE EDUCACIÓN BASICA "MANUEL JIMENEZ" BARRIO SANTA ANA
TIERRAS COLORADAS
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Radio Stations near Cariamanga

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Activa entretenimiento, musica AAC+ 96 kbps

Farmers Markets in Cariamanga

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central
Mercado de Chile
Municipal "Ciudad de Cariamanga"

Hotels in Cariamanga

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grand Calvas
Hostal D'Rio
Hostal Pamplona
Hotel J.V.

Restaurants in Cariamanga

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chifa Jim-Joa
Comedor Reina del Cisne
Estampida Fast Food
La Italiana
La Peña
La Peña
La Vieja Cosina
Manuco'S Pizza
Mi Cuchito
Pico Rico
Sasón de Rebekita

Cafes in Cariamanga

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería TJ
Mi Café
Pazzionec - Cafeteria-Restaurante
Punto Sport
SNASS!

Monuments in Cariamanga

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pileta - Baño del Inca

Clinics in Cariamanga

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Tamayo
Consultorio Integral de Fonoaudiología
UAA-IESS-Cariamanga

Dentists in Cariamanga

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Goldent

Veterinaries in Cariamanga

5 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EC #6551855039
EC #6551855040
EC #6551855041
Happy Animals
La Hacienda

Bus Stations in Cariamanga

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Terrestre "Santiago Fernandez Garcia"

Gas Stations in Cariamanga

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ES Petrocomercial Cariamanga

Banks in Cariamanga

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Loja
BanEcuador B.P.
CAC Padre Julián Lorente ( Sucursal Cariamanga )
CACPE LOJA
Cajero Automatico Bancared
COAC Padre Julián Lorente (Cariamanga)
Coop. de Ahorro y Crédito Cariamanga
CoopMego
Faces

Stadiums & Teams in Cariamanga

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cariamanga

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra AirportMRRMedium Airport
Carabon AirportSmall Airport
Ciudad de Catamayo AirportLOHSmall Airport
Cumbaratza AirportSmall Airport
Loja AirportSmall Airport
Yapatera AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cariamanga

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos del Ecuador

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cariamanga

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla
El Cimborio
Iglesia Católica de Ahuaca Agua Dulce
Iglesia Católica de La Merced
Iglesia Católica Matriz San Pedro Mártir - Cariamanga
Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de la Nube
Iglesia Católica San Vicente
Iglesia Católica Virgen del Carmen - Ahuaca del Carmen
San Pedro Mártir, Church
Urna “Ciudadela Reina del Cisne
Urna de San Sebastián

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
1,950 m (6,398 ft)
Area
4.8 km² (1.8 mi²)
Founded
1546
Postal Code
EC110250
Mayor
Jorge Montero Rodríguez
Website
gobiernocalvas.gob.ec/wp/

🇪🇨 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 Cariamanga

What is the population of Cariamanga?

Cariamanga has a population of 16,862 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 9,214 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cariamanga?

Cariamanga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.8 inches.

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