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Concepción, Ecuador

Carchi · Ecuador

Concepción is a small town in Carchi, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 4,495 ft (1,370 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,495 ft Elevation 1,370 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
69.0 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain69.0 in/yr
Sunny Days350/yr
Elevation4,495 ft (1,370 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation4,495 ft (1,370 m)
Coordinates0.6054°, -78.1265°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceCarchi
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 Concepción

Concepción is a small town in Ecuador (Carchi) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 4,495 feet (1,370 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.

Concepción 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 4,495 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above Ecuador avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,495 ft (1,370 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates0.6054°N, 78.1265°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.0"
81% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

117 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 M6.9 101 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 34 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador M5.3 82 km
May 11, 1994 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.3 66 km
Feb 8, 2012 near the coast of Ecuador M5.2 126 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 124 km
Mar 30, 2020 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M5.2 60 km
Oct 10, 1995 37 km WSW of Valdez, Ecuador M5.1 143 km
Oct 8, 2000 Colombia-Ecuador border region M5.1 25 km
Aug 12, 2014 20 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador M5.1 73 km
Mar 16, 2020 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.0 80 km
May 22, 2018 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.0 36 km
May 6, 2024 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.9 64 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 108 km
May 6, 2024 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 64 km
Apr 3, 2009 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 11 km
Jun 22, 2022 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 25 km
Feb 14, 2019 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 38 km
Jan 17, 1996 36 km NE of Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador M4.8 115 km
Jan 1, 2016 59 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M4.8 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 1,000 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachimbiro (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 24 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 32 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 39 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 42 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 48 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 55 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 66 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 73 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 92 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 101 km
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 108 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 110 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 120 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 121 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 127 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in Warmest
February 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in Wettest
May 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 56°F (13°C) 1.4 in Coldest
August 56°F (14°C) 1.3 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in
December 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in

Concepción has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 56°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Concepción

27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Emilio Uzcátegui
Juan de Velasco
Medardo Luciano Ulloa
Imbabura
Morona Santiago
Anacélida Burbano
Leon Pio Acosta
Esc. 14 de Agosto
Manuel de Jesus
Carlos Elias Almeida
Jose de la Cuadra
Leonidas Proaño
Andrés F. Córdova
Eduardo N-Martínez
Carlos Emilio Uzcátegui
Hideyo Noguchi
18 de Agosto
17 de Octubre
Isidro Ayora
Cañar
Guadalupe Larriva
Clemente Yerovi
Juan León Mera
Ernesto Ruiz Arturo
Rumiñahui
El Quiteño Libre
Cordillera del Condor
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Radio Stations near Concepción

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Concepción

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Colección Particular Blas Ángel
Museo de Piedra
Museo Paleontológico

Libraries in Concepción

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Papelería Estrada0.0

Farmers Markets in Concepción

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado central
Mercado del Norte
Mercado Mayorista
Mercado Mayorista
Mercado Mayorista
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Mira

Train Stations in Concepción

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación Carchi

Breweries in Concepción

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Distribuidora La Litrona

Stadiums & Teams in Concepción

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Concepción

6 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
PalpailónSmall Airport
San Lorenzo AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Concepción

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Católica de Estación Carchi
Iglesia
Iglesia Católica de La Concepción
Iglesia Católica de Santa Ana
Iglesia El Milagro

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Waterfalls
6
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Concepción

What is the weather like in Concepción?

Concepción 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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