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Chuquiribamba, Ecuador

Loja · Ecuador

Chuquiribamba is a small town in Loja, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 8,888 ft (2,709 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,888 ft Elevation 2,709 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
108.1 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Chuquiribamba

El Cisne is a city in the southern region of Ecuador, in Loja province, about 74 km (46 mi) from the city of Loja.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain108.1 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation8,888 ft (2,709 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation8,888 ft (2,709 m)
Coordinates-3.8418°, -79.3450°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceLoja
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation108.1 inches (2,746 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chuquiribamba

Chuquiribamba is a small town in Ecuador (Loja) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 8,888 feet (2,709 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Chuquiribamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 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 108.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,888 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above Ecuador avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,888 ft (2,709 m)
Area68.7 sq mi (178.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-3.8418°N, 79.3450°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.1"
185% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.00"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

164 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 18, 2023 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M6.8 130 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 48 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 115 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 99 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 123 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 107 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 136 km
Nov 5, 1995 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador M5.2 126 km
May 8, 2023 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador M5.2 130 km
Apr 25, 2023 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M5.2 126 km
Jun 21, 2025 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador M5.2 141 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 61 km
Sep 11, 2010 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.2 145 km
May 21, 2024 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador M5.1 40 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador M5.1 80 km
Jun 11, 2007 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador M5.1 84 km
Mar 17, 2002 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador M5.1 95 km
Jan 16, 2015 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador M5.1 87 km
May 13, 2005 18 km SE of Zorritos, Peru M5.0 134 km
Oct 15, 2009 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru M5.0 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1953 N. PERU Earthquake 1.0 m 6 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 6.4 in
March 68°F (20°C) 8.0 in Wettest
April 68°F (20°C) 6.0 in Warmest
May 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
June 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in
July 58°F (14°C) 1.2 in
August 67°F (20°C) 1.0 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in

Chuquiribamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 51°F in January to 68°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.0") and August the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Chuquiribamba

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela de Educación Básica Pedro Fermín Cevallos - - - -
Escuela de Educación Básica Leoncio Jaramillo Escudero - - - -
Colegio San Vicente Ferrer - - - -
Unidad Educativa González Suárez - - - -
Escuela isabel Aragon - - - -
Escuela de Educación Básica Libia Melida Jaramillo - - - -
Escuela de Educación Básica Adolfo Valarezo - - - -
Escuela de Educación Básica Antonio Jimenez de Monte - - - -
Escuela de Educación Básica Ing Eduardo Unda Bustamante - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chuquiribamba

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Samantha 89.3 FM music, news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Chuquiribamba

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro cultural Waka
Edificio G - Museo de Arqueología y Lojanidad (UTPL)
Edificio G - Museo de Arqueología y Lojanidad (UTPL)
El Cisne
Musée histoire et patrimoine
Museo de Arte Manuel Serrano
Museo de arte religioso y colonial El Valle
Museo de arte religioso y colonial El Valle
Museo de la cultura lojana
Museo de la cultura lojana
Museo de la Música
Museo de la Música
Museo de las Madres Conceptas - Loja
Museo de las Madres Conceptas - Loja
Museo de Zoología (MUTPL)
Museo de Zoología (MUTPL)
Museo Matilde Hidalgo de Procel
Museo Matilde Hidalgo de Procel
Museo Puerta de la Cuidad
Museo Puerta de la Cuidad
Ñaño casa museo
Ñaño casa museo

Libraries in Chuquiribamba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Benjamín Carrión0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana0.0
Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana0.0
Municipial0.0

Farmers Markets in Chuquiribamba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Autoservicio mega económico
Autoservicio mega económico
CELLMARKET
Centro Comercial 3 de Mayo
El ahorro
El ahorro
G&G Micromercado
G&G Micromercado
Hypervalle
Mercado Central
Mercado Mayorista
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Nueva Granada
Mercado San Sebastian
Micro San Rafael
Micro San Rafael
Micromercado Al Paso
Micromercado Al Paso
Minimarket Puerta de Ciudad
Minimarket Puerta de Ciudad
Minimarket San Antonio
Minimarket San Antonio
Municipal Gran Colombia
Pequeño Productor Pitas 2
Qhatu
Qhatu
Tienda Kelly
Tienda Kelly

Restaurants in Chuquiribamba

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sabor Chuquiribambence
Santa Bárbara

Stadiums & Teams in Chuquiribamba

TeamLeagueDivision
Colegio Militar Teniente Coronel Lauro Guerrero Becerra

Airports Near Chuquiribamba

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra AirportMRRMedium Airport
Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International AirportETRMedium Airport
Amable Calle Gutierrez Airport-Small Airport
Barbones - Samuel Quimi Airport-Small Airport
Celia María Airport-Small Airport
Ciudad de Catamayo AirportLOHSmall Airport
Cumbaratza Airport-Small Airport
La Mina Airport-Small Airport
Loja Airport-Small Airport
Solbananas Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Chuquiribamba

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aprofe
Centro de alérgias
Clínica Nataly
Clínica Santa Isabel
E Medical Center
Especialidades Médicas Arroyo
M&J MEDICAL CENTER
Medika Stetic
San Juan de Dios
San Pablo

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chuquiribamba

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica San Juan Bautista de Chuquiribamba

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
2,440 m (8,006 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 Chuquiribamba

What is the weather like in Chuquiribamba?

Chuquiribamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.1 inches.

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