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Chigüilpe, Ecuador

Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas · Ecuador

Chigüilpe is a small town in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,076 ft (328 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,076 ft Elevation 328 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
202.9 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Chigüilpe

Chigüilpe

Valle Hermoso ist eine Ortschaft und eine Parroquia rural im Kanton Santo Domingo der ecuadorianischen Provinz Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas. Die Parroquia besitzt eine Fläche von 309,78 km². Die Einwohnerzahl lag im Jahr 2010 bei 9335.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain202.9 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation1,076 ft (328 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,076 ft (328 m)
Coordinates-0.0379°, -79.2601°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceSanto Domingo de los Tsáchilas
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation202.9 inches (5,154 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chigüilpe

Chigüilpe is a small town in Ecuador (Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,076 feet (328 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 202.9 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Chigüilpe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 202.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,076 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above Ecuador avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,076 ft (328 m)
Area30.8 sq mi (79.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-0.0379°N, 79.2601°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 202.9"
434% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 16.30"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

252 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 16, 2025.

Apr 16, 2016 27 km SSE of Muisne, Ecuador M7.8 87 km
Aug 4, 1998 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M7.2 140 km
May 18, 2016 24 km NW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M6.9 71 km
May 18, 2016 32 km SE of Muisne, Ecuador M6.7 78 km
Sep 2, 1990 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador M6.6 114 km
Sep 28, 2000 45 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.4 148 km
Jul 11, 2016 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M6.3 81 km
Apr 25, 2025 19 km NE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M6.3 128 km
Apr 20, 2016 21 km W of Muisne, Ecuador M6.2 130 km
Mar 28, 1996 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador M6.0 125 km
Apr 22, 2016 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 141 km
Jun 30, 2017 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 140 km
Apr 20, 2016 10 km N of Muisne, Ecuador M6.0 120 km
Apr 22, 2016 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.9 141 km
Jul 11, 2016 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M5.9 81 km
Apr 17, 2016 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.8 112 km
Mar 27, 2022 7 km SE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.8 112 km
Apr 23, 2016 26 km W of Muisne, Ecuador M5.7 132 km
Apr 19, 2016 3 km S of Muisne, Ecuador M5.6 109 km
Apr 17, 2016 near the coast of Ecuador M5.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1906 OFF COAST Earthquake 5.0 m 1,000 111 km
2016 OFF COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 663 87 km
2025 ECUADOR Earthquake 0.4 m 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Guagua Pichincha (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 75 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 80 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 89 km
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 92 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 107 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 112 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 116 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 118 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 122 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 124 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 134 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 142 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 150 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 175 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 12.8 in Warmest
February 71°F (22°C) 14.5 in
March 72°F (22°C) 16.3 in Wettest
April 72°F (22°C) 14.6 in
May 72°F (22°C) 8.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
July 69°F (20°C) 1.8 in Coldest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
November 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in
December 71°F (22°C) 5.2 in

Chigüilpe has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 86.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (16.3") and August the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Chigüilpe

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Esc. Dr. Gonzalo Cordero
Esc. de Educacion Basica Luis Alfonso Verdesoto Salgado
Esc. de Educacion Basica Huancavilca
Esc. de Educacion Basica Luis Antonio Aguilar Gordillo
Esc. de Educacion Basica Cesar Borja Lavayen
Unidad Educativa Prof. Ricardo Álvarez Mantilla
UNIDAD EDUCATIVA
Esc. de Educacion Basica Julio Zaldumbide
Esc. de Educacion Basica Rafael Alberto Calvachi Molina
Esc. de Educacion Basica Carlos Bolivar Sevilla
Esc. de Educacion Basica Mariano Suarez Veintimilla
Esc. de Educacion Basica Juan Benigno Vela
Esc. de Educacion Basica Francisco Huerta Rendon
Escuela de Educación Básica Nuevo Rocafuerte
Esc. de Educacion Basica Monte de los Olivos
Escuela Adalberto Ortiz Quiñónez
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Radio Stations near Chigüilpe

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Nueva Unica AAC+ 32 kbps
Flama Plus 104.5 FM entretenimiento, information MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Chigüilpe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fundacion Guayasamin
Fundacion Guayasamin

Libraries in Chigüilpe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Chigüilpe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
8 DE OCTUBRE
Centro de Capacitación Artesanal Santa Martha
Centro de Capacitación Artesanal Santa Martha
Mercado 10 de Agosto
Mercado 10 de Agosto
Mercado 17 de Diciembre
Mercado ambulante Río Pupusa
Mercado ambulante Río Pupusa
MERCADO CENTRAL PVM
Mercado frutero
Mercado frutero
Mercado Mayorista Costa Sierra
Mercado Mayorista Municipal
Mercado Municipal 29 de Diciembre
Mercado Union y Progreso

Stadiums & Teams in Chigüilpe

TeamLeagueDivision
Cancha Fútbol UE Alessandro Volta
Estadio 30 de Junio
Estadio Deportivo Santa Martha
Estadio Nuevo Santo Domingo

Airports Near Chigüilpe

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Holandesa AirportSmall Airport
Km 192 AirportSmall Airport
KM 35 AirportSmall Airport
Km 60 AirportSmall Airport
La Celeste Airport.Small Airport
Molaute AirstripSmall Airport
San Simón AirstripSmall Airport
Santo Domingo de Los Colorados AirportSmall Airport
Silok AirportSmall Airport
Tambillo AirportSmall Airport
Wongkinmay AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Chigüilpe

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Imágenes Dr. Fabián Alarcón
Clínica los angeles
Clínica Ochoa
Clìnica Oftalmológica Vista Sana
Clínica Santa Monica
Clínica Villarroel
DIRECCION DISTRITAL DE SALUD 23D01
Dispensario Medico Sta Marta
Dr. Correa
Laboratorio clínico "Mishell"
Maternidad San Jose
SIRDSA

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
307 m (1,007 ft)

🇪🇨 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 Chigüilpe?

Chigüilpe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 202.9 inches.

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