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El Chaco, Ecuador

Napo · Ecuador

El Chaco is a small town in Napo, Ecuador with a population of 4,026. Elevation: 5,069 ft (1,545 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,026 Population 812/sq mi density
5,069 ft Elevation 1,545 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
115.2 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About El Chaco

El Chaco

The Gran Chaco, is a vast semiarid lowland region in central South America, spanning over one million square kilometers across eastern Bolivia, western Paraguay, northern Argentina, and parts of Brazil. It forms part of the Río de la Plata basin.

People

Population4,026
Density812/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain115.2 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation5,069 ft (1,545 m)
Population4,026
Population Density812 / sq mi
Elevation5,069 ft (1,545 m)
Coordinates-0.3390°, -77.8112°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceNapo
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation115.2 inches (2,927 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Chaco

El Chaco is a small town in Ecuador (Napo) with a population of 4,026. The city sits at an elevation of 5,069 feet (1,545 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 115.2 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

El Chaco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 115.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,069 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below Ecuador avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,069 ft (1,545 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density812/sq mi
Coordinates-0.3390°N, 77.8112°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.2"
203% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.30"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

267 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 16, 2025.

Aug 12, 2010 Ecuador M7.1 117 km
Aug 28, 1999 43 km SE of Tena, Ecuador M6.3 109 km
Mar 28, 1996 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador M6.0 129 km
Apr 26, 1999 21 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador M6.0 146 km
Dec 26, 1992 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador M5.9 80 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 113 km
Feb 13, 2007 25 km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador M5.6 121 km
Jan 31, 2025 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador M5.5 66 km
Aug 25, 1996 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.5 127 km
Mar 27, 2015 34 km SE of Tena, Ecuador M5.5 99 km
Dec 30, 1998 11 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador M5.4 146 km
Jan 25, 1994 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 136 km
Jan 7, 1995 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 139 km
Mar 28, 2004 27 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador M5.3 98 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador M5.3 78 km
May 11, 1994 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.3 132 km
Sep 13, 2003 29 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.3 92 km
Mar 28, 2007 49 km E of Puyo, Ecuador M5.3 121 km
Mar 8, 2025 48 km SE of Tena, Ecuador M5.3 116 km
Mar 30, 2020 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M5.2 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aliso (30 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 30 km
Sumaco Stratovolcano 3,990 m (13,091 ft) 1895 30 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 34 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 40 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 45 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 49 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 73 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 78 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 79 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 84 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 90 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 90 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 95 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 104 km
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 107 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
March 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in
April 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in Wettest
May 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
June 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
July 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 51°F (10°C) 2.0 in Driest
September 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
November 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in

El Chaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 45°F in January to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (2.0").

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Schools in El Chaco

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Unidad Educativa El Chaco - - - -
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Farmers Markets in El Chaco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central
Mercado Municipal El Chaco

Hotels in El Chaco

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel "La Costeñita"
hotel Jerusalen
Hotel Katherin
Hotel manabi
La guarida del coyote

Restaurants in El Chaco

13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bocatos
Dali's Gastrobar
Deli Brasas
El comedor de Lily
El pollo longo
Encebollados
JK Mega eventos
La casa del marqués
La Fortaleza Ec
maitos doña Diose
Mega Burguer .FC
Sheratton Cevicheria
Simb Alitas

Cafes in El Chaco

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chaco bell
La leyenda

Gas Stations in El Chaco

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

P&S
Terpel
Teruel

Gyms in El Chaco

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gimnasio Fenix

Airports Near El Chaco

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mariscal Sucre International AirportUIOLarge Airport
Jumandy AirportTNWMedium Airport
Andes Aeroclub Airport-Small Airport
Mayor Galo Torres Airport-Small Airport
San Eduardo Airstrip-Small Airport
Tambillo Airport-Small Airport
Wentado Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Chaco

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica A Jesús con María
Iglesia Católica San Vicente Ferrer | El Chaco
Iglesia Evangélica Cristo La Única Esperanza
Salon de Reino de los Testigos de Jehova

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
1,650 m (5,414 ft)
Founded
1930
Postal Code
EC150450
Website
elchaco.gob.ec

🇪🇨 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 El Chaco

What is the population of El Chaco?

El Chaco has a population of 4,026 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 812 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Chaco?

El Chaco has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 115.2 inches.

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