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Chuga, Ecuador

Imbabura · Ecuador

Chuga is a small town in Imbabura, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 8,809 ft (2,685 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

8,809 ft Elevation 2,685 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
69.0 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Chuga

Chuga

Pimampiro, also Pimampiru, is the seat of Pimampiro Canton, Imbabura Province, Ecuador. The town is located at an elevation of 2,163 metres (7,096 ft). It had a population of 4,654 in the 2001 census and 5,138 in 2010.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain69.0 in/yr
Sunny Days350/yr
Elevation8,809 ft (2,685 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation8,809 ft (2,685 m)
Coordinates0.3748°, -77.9048°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceImbabura
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation69.0 inches (1,751 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chuga

Chuga is a small town in Ecuador (Imbabura) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 8,809 feet (2,685 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.0 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Chuga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 350 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 69.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,809 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above Ecuador avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,809 ft (2,685 m)
Area52.7 sq mi (136.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates0.3748°N, 77.9048°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.0"
81% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.40"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 16, 2025.

Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 102 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 35 km
Jan 31, 2025 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador M5.5 139 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador M5.3 77 km
May 11, 1994 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.3 89 km
Mar 30, 2020 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M5.2 26 km
Oct 9, 2009 3 km N of Tena, Ecuador M5.2 149 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 133 km
Jun 18, 2023 36 km NE of Archidona, Ecuador M5.1 122 km
Oct 8, 2000 Colombia-Ecuador border region M5.1 21 km
Aug 12, 2014 20 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador M5.1 64 km
May 22, 2018 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.0 60 km
Mar 16, 2020 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.0 115 km
Jun 17, 2025 44 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.0 147 km
May 6, 2024 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.9 38 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 104 km
May 6, 2024 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 39 km
Feb 14, 2019 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 32 km
Jan 17, 1996 36 km NE of Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador M4.8 125 km
Apr 3, 2009 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Imbabura (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 34 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 40 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 44 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 49 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 49 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 52 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 57 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 64 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 73 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 92 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 98 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 99 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 101 km
Sumaco Stratovolcano 3,990 m (13,091 ft) 1895 106 km
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 111 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in Warmest
February 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in Wettest
May 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in Coldest
August 56°F (14°C) 1.5 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
December 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in

Chuga has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 56°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.4") and August the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Chuga

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
San Jose de Martin
Alfredo Perez Guerrero
Carchi
Esc. Humberto Gárcia Ortiz
Esc. Manuaelita Saenz
Col. Monte Olivo
Esc. José Enrique Prodo
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Radio Stations near Chuga

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Coquetisima Online latina, música en español MP3

Museums in Chuga

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo
Colección Particular Blas Ángel
Museo Arqueológico y Etnográfico Atahualpa
Museo del Antiguo Cuartel
Museo del Banco Central del Ecuador
Museo Paleontológico
Samay Huasi Museum

Libraries in Chuga

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Fundación Galo Plaza Lasso0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Papelería Estrada0.0

Farmers Markets in Chuga

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro de Mercadeo
Distribuidora Vásquez
Distribuidora Vásquez
Mercadito "La Primavera"
Mercadito "La Primavera"
Mercadito "La Primavera"
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado Amazonas
Mercado central
Mercado central Jesús del Gran Poder
Mercado La Playa
Mercado Mayorista
Mercado Mayorista
Mercado Mayorista
Mercado mayorista
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Mira
Mercado Santo Domingo
Mercado Santo Domingo

Breweries in Chuga

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Distribuidora La Litrona

Stadiums & Teams in Chuga

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chuga

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mariscal Sucre International AirportUIOLarge Airport
Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International AirportTUAMedium Airport
San Luis AirportIPIMedium Airport
Andes Aeroclub AirportSmall Airport
San Eduardo AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Chuga

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
BEAU MEDICAL CENTER
CEMOPLAF
Centro de Salud
Milenium "Centro de Diagnóstico Médico"
NovaClínica Moderna
NovaClínica Moderna
SOLCA Núcleo de Ibarra
Unimedics Ibarra

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chuga

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica San Juan Evangelista | Monte Olivo
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Yuquín

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
2,149 m (7,051 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 Chuga?

Chuga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 350 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 69.0 inches.

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