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Chiguinda, Ecuador

Morona-Santiago Province · Ecuador

Chiguinda is a small town in Morona-Santiago Province, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 8,963 ft (2,732 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,963 ft Elevation 2,732 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
94.9 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Chiguinda

Chigüinda ist eine Ortschaft und eine Parroquia rural im Kanton Gualaquiza der ecuadorianischen Provinz Morona Santiago. Die Parroquia besitzt eine Fläche von 161,95 km². Die Einwohnerzahl lag im Jahr 2010 bei 552.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain94.9 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation8,963 ft (2,732 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation8,963 ft (2,732 m)
Coordinates-3.2289°, -78.7198°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceMorona-Santiago Province
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation94.9 inches (2,409 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chiguinda

Chiguinda is a small town in Ecuador (Morona-Santiago Province) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 8,963 feet (2,732 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.9 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Chiguinda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 94.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,963 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above Ecuador avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,963 ft (2,732 m)
Area164.8 sq mi (426.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-3.2289°N, 78.7198°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.9"
150% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

268 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 24, 2025.

Oct 3, 1995 45 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M7.0 107 km
Mar 18, 2023 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M6.8 135 km
Oct 3, 1995 50 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M6.5 109 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 55 km
Oct 7, 1995 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.8 112 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 107 km
Oct 3, 1995 47 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.6 125 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 138 km
Nov 25, 1990 51 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.4 121 km
Oct 8, 1995 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.4 122 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 139 km
Oct 4, 1995 45 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.3 122 km
Oct 5, 1995 43 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.3 109 km
Mar 25, 2014 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador M5.3 125 km
Apr 6, 1997 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.2 110 km
Apr 25, 2023 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M5.2 132 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 81 km
May 8, 2023 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador M5.2 58 km
Oct 3, 1995 56 km SSE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.2 97 km
Nov 5, 1995 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador M5.2 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sangay (142 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 142 km
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
February 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
March 64°F (18°C) 5.3 in
April 64°F (18°C) 5.5 in Wettest
May 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
December 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in

Chiguinda has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 62°F in August to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (2.8").

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Radio Stations near Chiguinda

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La 961 - Suprema estacion bachata, cumbia AAC+ 32 kbps
super 949 rock MP3 128 kbps
la chismosa 80's, reguetón AAC+ 40 kbps
Radio Complice Fm. AAC+ 48 kbps
Gualaceo Stereo 92.7 AAC
La Voz del Tomebamba 1070 AM latin music, música ecuatoriana AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Chiguinda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Jeroglíficos Catazho
Museo Arqueológico de Chobshi

Libraries in Chiguinda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Chiguinda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro Comercial Municipal
Mercado Municipal

Restaurants in Chiguinda

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Reina del Cisne

Monuments in Chiguinda

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento recordatorio de inauguracion de carretera Sigsig - Matanga

Breweries in Chiguinda

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Mills Brewing Co

Stadiums & Teams in Chiguinda

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chiguinda

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mariscal Lamar AirportCUEMedium Airport
Gualaquiza AirportSmall Airport
Loja AirportSmall Airport
Méndez AirportMZDSmall Airport
Patuca AirportSmall Airport
Santiago AirportSmall Airport
Warientza AirstripSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Chiguinda?

Chiguinda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.9 inches.

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