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Catamayo, Ecuador
Loja · Ecuador
Catamayo is a small city in Loja, Ecuador with a population of 18,565. Elevation: 4,764 ft (1,452 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
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About Catamayo
Catamayo is a city in the Loja Province, Ecuador. It is the seat of the Catamayo Canton, and is located 18 kilometres (11 mi) west of the province capital, Loja.
People
Climate
| Population | 18,565 |
| Population Density | 270 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,764 ft (1,452 m) |
| Coordinates | -3.9866°, -79.3576° |
| 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 Catamayo
Catamayo is a small city in Ecuador (Loja) with a population of 18,565. The city sits at an elevation of 4,764 feet (1,452 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 Catamayo
Catamayo 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 | 4,764 ft (1,452 m) |
| Area | 68.7 sq mi (178.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 270/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.9866°N, 79.3576°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 3.0 in |
Catamayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 51°F in January to 65°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (0.7").
Colleges & Universities in Catamayo
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balbina Moreno | College | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Gonzanama | College | — | — |
Schools in Catamayo
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela de San Francisco | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Juan Bautista | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Emiliano Ortega Espinoza | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Fiscomisional "Nuestra Señora del Rosario" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ovidio de Croly | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Padre Eliseo Arias Carrión | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Gabriela Mistral | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 22 de Mayo | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa del Milenio "El Tambo" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Pedro de Cianca | — | — | — | — |
| Esc. Carlos Ortega | — | — | — | — |
| Esc. Luis Alfredo Samaniego | — | — | — | — |
| Lote | — | — | — | — |
| Lote | — | — | — | — |
| Lote | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Catamayo
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Samantha 89.3 FM | music, news | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Catamayo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edificio G - Museo de Arqueología y Lojanidad (UTPL) | ||||
| Edificio G - Museo de Arqueología y Lojanidad (UTPL) | ||||
| El Cisne | ||||
| Musée histoire et patrimoine | ||||
| Museo de Arte Manuel Serrano | ||||
| Museo de arte religioso y colonial El Valle | ||||
| Museo de arte religioso y colonial El Valle | ||||
| Museo de la cultura lojana | ||||
| Museo de la cultura lojana | ||||
| Museo de la Música | ||||
| Museo de la Música | ||||
| Museo de las Madres Conceptas - Loja | ||||
| Museo de las Madres Conceptas - Loja | ||||
| Museo de Zoología (MUTPL) | ||||
| Museo de Zoología (MUTPL) | ||||
| Museo Matilde Hidalgo de Procel | ||||
| Museo Matilde Hidalgo de Procel | ||||
| Museo Puerta de la Cuidad | ||||
| Museo Puerta de la Cuidad | ||||
| Ñaño casa museo | ||||
| Ñaño casa museo |
Libraries in Catamayo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Benjamín Carrión | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipial | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Catamayo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autoservicio mega económico | |||||
| Autoservicio mega económico | |||||
| CELLMARKET | |||||
| El ahorro | |||||
| El ahorro | |||||
| G&G Micromercado | |||||
| G&G Micromercado | |||||
| Hypervalle | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Malacatos | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Nueva Granada | |||||
| Mercado San Sebastian | |||||
| Micro Mercado | |||||
| Micro San Rafael | |||||
| Micro San Rafael | |||||
| Micromercado Al Paso | |||||
| Micromercado Al Paso | |||||
| Micromercado Zona Fría | |||||
| Minimarket Puerta de Ciudad | |||||
| Minimarket Puerta de Ciudad | |||||
| Minimarket San Antonio | |||||
| Minimarket San Antonio | |||||
| Municipal Gran Colombia | |||||
| Pequeño Productor Pitas 2 | |||||
| Qhatu | |||||
| Qhatu | |||||
| Tienda Kelly | |||||
| Tienda Kelly |
Hotels in Catamayo
12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Catamayo
30 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Catamayo
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Catamayo
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Catamayo
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Catamayo
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Catamayo
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Catamayo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Colegio Militar Teniente Coronel Lauro Guerrero Becerra |
Airports Near Catamayo
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Celia María Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ciudad de Catamayo Airport | LOH | Small Airport |
| Cumbaratza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Loja Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Solbananas Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Catamayo
10 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Aprofe | ||
| Centro de alérgias | ||
| Clínica Nataly | ||
| Clínica Santa Isabel | ||
| E Medical Center | ||
| Especialidades Médicas Arroyo | ||
| M&J MEDICAL CENTER | ||
| Medika Stetic | ||
| San Juan de Dios | ||
| San Pablo |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Catamayo
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica de Trapichillo | |
| Iglesia Católica María Auxiliadora | Catamayo | |
| Iglesia Católica San José | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Almendros |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Catamayo
What is the population of Catamayo?
Catamayo has a population of 18,565 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 270 people per square mile, spread across 68.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Catamayo?
Catamayo 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.