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Catarama, Ecuador
Los Ríos · Ecuador
Catarama is a small city in Los Ríos, Ecuador with a population of 9,723. Elevation: 794 ft (242 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Catarama
Catarama is a town in the Los Ríos Province of Ecuador. It is the seat of the Urdaneta Canton.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,723 |
| Population Density | 496 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.5709°, -79.4734° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Los Ríos |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 98.4 inches (2,500 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Catarama
Catarama is a small city in Ecuador (Los Ríos) with a population of 9,723. The city sits at an elevation of 794 feet (242 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 98.4 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 19.6 sq mi (50.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 496/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.5709°N, 79.4734°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 135 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 152 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 166 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 184 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 190 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 16.1 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 17.2 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 19.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 14.0 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in |
Catarama has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in August to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 80.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (19.3") and August the driest (0.2").
Schools in Catarama
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESCUELA ABDON CALDERON | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa "11 De Octubre" | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Gabriela Mistral | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Catarama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Casa de Olmedo | ||||
| Museo Soloma |
Libraries in Catarama
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHISMORREO “LA MATA DE LIMÓN“ | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Catarama
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria del ganado | |||||
| Mercado Caluma | |||||
| Mercado Libre | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal 4 de Mayo | |||||
| Plaza Comercial |
Banks in Catarama
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Catarama
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Catarama
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerveceria Pilsener |
Stadiums & Teams in Catarama
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Catarama
48 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport | GYE | Large Airport |
| Agro Aereo Jaramillo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Alba Elena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Algarrobo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ana María Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Babahoyo North Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Banastru Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Blanca Piedra Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bototillal Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Casa Vinces Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cerro Azul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chongón Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Costa Azul Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cristal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Batán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Guayabo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Esterito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guarumal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Clementina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Gran Chaparral Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Fragua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Julia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Valdez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Isabel Maria Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cadena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Estrella Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Lolita Airport. | - | Small Airport |
| La Virgen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Loma Alta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Loma Larga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Perez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Rebeldes Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Maria Cristina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Martinica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pantalony Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Payo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quevedo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quevedo North Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Alejandro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Carlos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Carlos Costa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Honorato Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Jacinto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San José Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Rafael Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa María Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taura Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Vinces Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Catarama
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora del Carmen |
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What is the population of Catarama?
Catarama has a population of 9,723 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 496 people per square mile, spread across 19.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Catarama?
Catarama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 98.4 inches.