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Catacocha, Ecuador
Loja · Ecuador
Catacocha is a small city in Loja, Ecuador with a population of 10,872. Elevation: 6,148 ft (1,874 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Catacocha
Catacocha is a town in the Loja Province of Ecuador. It is the seat of the Paltas Canton.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,872 |
| Population Density | 52 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,148 ft (1,874 m) |
| Coordinates | -4.0503°, -79.6498° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Loja |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 108.1 inches (2,746 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Catacocha
Catacocha is a small city in Ecuador (Loja) with a population of 10,872. The city sits at an elevation of 6,148 feet (1,874 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in Catacocha
Catacocha has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Sep (19.1°C), the coldest is Jul (17.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 659 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,148 ft (1,874 m) |
| Area | 210.1 sq mi (544.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.0503°N, 79.6498°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 128 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
Catacocha has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 51°F in January to 71°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.4") and July the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Catacocha
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Agropecuario Lauro Guerrero | College | - | , |
| Colegio Carlos Manuel Espinoza | College | - | , |
| Colegio Francisco Valdivieso Alvarado | College | - | , |
| Colegio Manuel José Jaramillo | College | - | , |
| Colegio tecnico Orianga | College | - | , |
| Frontera Sur | College | - | , |
| UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE LOJA | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Catacocha
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Teran | - | - | - | - |
| Hermel N Velasco | - | - | - | - |
| 3 de Diciembre | - | - | - | - |
| Experimental Paltas | - | - | - | - |
| Lastenia Valdivieso Alvarado | - | - | - | - |
| Leonidas Augusto Guerrero Lopez | - | - | - | - |
| Manuel Utreras Gomez | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Marista Catacocha | - | - | - | - |
| 25 de Junio | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Educacion Especial Jose Belisario Diaz | - | - | - | - |
| Domingo Celi | - | - | - | - |
| Dr. Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra | - | - | - | - |
| Luis Fernando Bravo Plantel Central de La Red Educativa Tacoranga | - | - | - | - |
| General San Martin | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Marista | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA DE EDUCACION BASICA RAFAEL VILLAVICENCIO VELEZ | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Catacocha
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Samantha 89.3 FM | music, news | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Catacocha
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Cisne |
Farmers Markets in Catacocha
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central |
Hotels in Catacocha
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Catacocha
14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Catacocha
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Catacocha
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Catacocha
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Catacocha
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Catacocha
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Catacocha
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport | TBP | Medium Airport |
| Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport | MRR | Medium Airport |
| Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport | ETR | Medium Airport |
| Amable Calle Gutierrez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carabon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ciudad de Catamayo Airport | LOH | Small Airport |
| Loja Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Solbananas Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Catacocha
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia Católica San Pedro Apóstol de Catacocha |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Catacocha?
Catacocha has a population of 10,872 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 210.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Catacocha?
Catacocha 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 55°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.1 inches.