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Chicaña, Ecuador

Zamora Chinchipe · Ecuador

Chicaña is a small town in Zamora Chinchipe, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 3,091 ft (942 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

3,091 ft Elevation 942 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
141.8 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain141.8 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation3,091 ft (942 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,091 ft (942 m)
Coordinates-3.7273°, -78.7470°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceZamora Chinchipe
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation141.8 inches (3,601 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chicaña

Chicaña is a small town in Ecuador (Zamora Chinchipe) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 3,091 feet (942 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 141.8 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Chicaña enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 141.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,091 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average69.5°F
29% above Ecuador avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,091 ft (942 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-3.7273°N, 78.7470°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 141.8"
273% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.40"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

182 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

Oct 3, 1995 45 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M7.0 145 km
Oct 3, 1995 50 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M6.5 145 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 55 km
Oct 7, 1995 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.8 147 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 147 km
Oct 5, 1995 43 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.3 147 km
Aug 17, 1992 114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.3 136 km
May 8, 2023 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador M5.2 110 km
Apr 6, 1997 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.2 145 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 26 km
Oct 3, 1995 56 km SSE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.2 131 km
Nov 5, 1995 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador M5.2 101 km
Mar 17, 2002 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador M5.1 127 km
Jan 16, 2015 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador M5.1 141 km
Nov 14, 1995 65 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.1 143 km
Jun 11, 2007 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador M5.1 69 km
May 21, 2024 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador M5.1 104 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador M5.1 46 km
Nov 17, 2001 87 km E of Gualaquiza, Ecuador M5.1 115 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km NE of Machala, Ecuador M5.0 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sangay (197 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest
February 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
March 70°F (21°C) 6.4 in Wettest
April 70°F (21°C) 6.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 5.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in Coldest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
November 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
December 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in

Chicaña has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 68°F in July to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Chicaña

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Diez de Noviembre
Escuela Caspicara
Ciudad de Ambato
Escuela de Educación Básica Padre Juan González
COLEGIO DE BACHILLERATO UNIÓN NACIONAL DE EDUCADORES
Unidad Educativa "Carmen Valdiviezo"
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Museums in Chicaña

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arutam Wakam

Farmers Markets in Chicaña

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado de El Dorado
Mercado Feria Libre
Micromercado El Zarumeñito
Micromercado San Francisco
Minimarket Didimar

Restaurants in Chicaña

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rey del Encebollado

Stadiums & Teams in Chicaña

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Airports Near Chicaña

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ciudad de Catamayo AirportLOHSmall Airport
Cumbaratza AirportSmall Airport
Gualaquiza AirportSmall Airport
Loja AirportSmall Airport
Santiago AirportSmall Airport
Warientza AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chicaña

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro de Chicaña
Iglesia Católica San Vicente Ferrer
Señor de la Buena Muerte

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Waterfalls
17
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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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What is the weather like in Chicaña?

Chicaña enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 141.8 inches.

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