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Chucchilán, Ecuador

Cotopaxi · Ecuador

Chucchilán is a small town in Cotopaxi, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 10,187 ft (3,105 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,187 ft Elevation 3,105 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
513.4 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Chucchilán

Chugchilán is a town in Sigchos Canton, Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador. It has a population of 6,350.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain513.4 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation10,187 ft (3,105 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation10,187 ft (3,105 m)
Coordinates-0.7995°, -78.9207°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceCotopaxi
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation513.4 inches (13,040 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chucchilán

Chucchilán is a small town in Ecuador (Cotopaxi) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 10,187 feet (3,105 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 513.4 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Chucchilán has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 513.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,187 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below Ecuador avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,187 ft (3,105 m)
Area119.0 sq mi (308.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-0.7995°N, 78.9207°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 513.4"
1251% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.40"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

202 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 16, 2025.

Mar 28, 1996 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador M6.0 33 km
Dec 26, 1992 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador M5.9 98 km
Apr 17, 2016 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.8 150 km
Feb 13, 2007 25 km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador M5.6 145 km
Jan 31, 2025 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador M5.5 92 km
Aug 25, 1996 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.5 42 km
Dec 30, 1998 11 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador M5.4 149 km
Jan 25, 1994 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 131 km
Jan 7, 1995 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 133 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador M5.3 98 km
May 11, 1994 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.3 141 km
Sep 13, 2003 29 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.3 69 km
Mar 28, 2004 27 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador M5.3 71 km
Jul 21, 2007 12 km SSW of Puyo, Ecuador M5.2 133 km
Oct 9, 2009 3 km N of Tena, Ecuador M5.2 124 km
Jun 18, 2023 36 km NE of Archidona, Ecuador M5.1 150 km
Aug 12, 2014 20 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador M5.1 110 km
Jul 7, 1994 30 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador M5.1 76 km
Mar 26, 2010 37 km WSW of Tena, Ecuador M5.0 94 km
Apr 15, 2004 22 km E of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.0 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 28 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 56 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 60 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 79 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 88 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 94 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 106 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 107 km
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 114 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 126 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 138 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 139 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 143 km
Sumaco Stratovolcano 3,990 m (13,091 ft) 1895 147 km
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 4.6 in
February 54°F (12°C) 5.7 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.4 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 6.2 in Warmest
May 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
July 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in Coldest
August 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in Driest
September 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in

Chucchilán has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 43°F in July to 54°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Chucchilán

27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CECIB de Educación Básica Ciudad de San Salvador - - - -
Escuela De Educación Básica OEA - - - -
Colegio Leopoldo Chavez - - - -
Escuela De Educación Básica Ciudad de San Jose - - - -
Centro Educativo CIB de Educación Básica Leonidas Proaño - - - -
Escuela De Educacion Basica Quilotoa - - - -
Esc. Felipe Guaman Poma De Ayala - - - -
Escuela De Educacion Basica Aquiles Pérez Tamayo - - - -
Escuela De Educacion Basica 13 de Mayo - - - -
CECIB de Educación Básica Tupak Katari - - - -
Escuela De Educacion Basica Gabriel Alvarez - - - -
CECIB de Educación Básica Lorenzo Quishpe Lisintuñaenzo Licta - - - -
CECIB de Educación Básica 9 de Junio - - - -
Centro educativo comunitaria intercultural bilingue de educación básica "Belen 15 de Julio" - - - -
Centro de educación general básica "Juan José Flores" - - - -
CECIB de Educación Básica La Moya - - - -
CECIB de Educación Básica Julio Cabascango - - - -
CECIB de Educación Básica Luisa Pardi - - - -
Escuela De Educacion Basica Ernesto Mora Ruiz - - - -
CECIB de Educación Básica Padre Alberto Semanate - - - -
Escuela De Educacion Basica Cabo Primero Fausto Nicolas Espinoza Pinto - - - -
Escuela De Educacion Basica Víctor Hugo Herrera Mena - - - -
Unidad Educativa Caupolican - - - -
Centro Educativo CIB de Educación Básica Ciudad de La Habana - - - -
Centro Educativo CIB de Educación Básica Belisario Toaquiza - - - -
Educación Intercultural Bilingüe Tupaq Yupanqui - - - -
Unidad Educativa Carlos Bayardo Limaico - Escuela La Minga - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chucchilán

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rosate con bachata bachata, bachata dominicana MP3
RVT Satelital 91.5 FM music, musica MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alegriafm - AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Xtrema FM electro, pop MP3 128 kbps
machdeportes - AAC 48 kbps
Color Stereo 105.3 FM chicha, chicha ecuatoriana AAC+ 128 kbps
Pon salsa y todo norte - MP3

Farmers Markets in Chucchilán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria Libre
Mercado

Hotels in Chucchilán

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alpaka Hosteria
Cabañas Quilotoa
Casa Condor
Hostal Backpackers Chugchilán
Lagoon Hotel Chu
Runa Wasi Quilotoa
Samay Kirutoa
The Black Sheep Inn

Restaurants in Chucchilán

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cheese Factory San Miguelito
Inti Ñan Quilotoa
kari ñan
Kirutwa
Mirador Quilotoa

Cafes in Chucchilán

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee Shop
Juyende
Paradero El Zapallito
Refuge
Sinchy Tupak

Stadiums & Teams in Chucchilán

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio 11 de noviembre
Estadio Jaime Zumarraga

Airports Near Chucchilán

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mariscal Sucre International AirportUIOLarge Airport
Chachoán Regional AirportATFMedium Airport
Cotopaxi International AirportLTXMedium Airport
Agro Aereo Jaramillo Airport-Small Airport
Ana María Airport-Small Airport
Bototillal Airstrip-Small Airport
Casa Vinces Airport-Small Airport
Costa Azul Airstrip-Small Airport
Cristal Airport-Small Airport
El Guayabo Airport-Small Airport
Esterito Airport-Small Airport
Holandesa Airport-Small Airport
KM 35 Airport-Small Airport
Km 60 Airport-Small Airport
La Cadena Airport-Small Airport
La Virgen Airport-Small Airport
Loma Larga Airport-Small Airport
Los Perez Airport-Small Airport
Maria Cristina Airport-Small Airport
Molaute Airstrip-Small Airport
Pantalony Airport-Small Airport
Quevedo Airport-Small Airport
Quevedo North Airport-Small Airport
San Alejandro Airport-Small Airport
San Simón Airstrip-Small Airport
Santo Domingo de Los Colorados Airport-Small Airport
Tambillo Airport-Small Airport
Wongkinmay Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Chucchilán

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Planificación Familiar

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chucchilán

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia
Iglesia San Francisco de Malingua Pamba

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
3,200 m (10,499 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Chucchilán

What is the weather like in Chucchilán?

Chucchilán has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 513.4 inches.

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