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El Cisne, Ecuador

Loja · Ecuador

El Cisne is a small town in Loja, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 7,605 ft (2,318 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,605 ft Elevation 2,318 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
108.1 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About El Cisne

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 Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain108.1 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation7,605 ft (2,318 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation7,605 ft (2,318 m)
Coordinates-3.8513°, -79.4263°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceLoja
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation108.1 inches (2,746 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Cisne

El Cisne is a small town in Ecuador (Loja) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 7,605 feet (2,318 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

El Cisne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 55°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 7,605 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above Ecuador avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,605 ft (2,318 m)
Area68.7 sq mi (178.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-3.8513°N, 79.4263°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.1"
185% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.60"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

174 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 M6.8 128 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 53 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 106 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 141 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 94 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 127 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 98 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 120 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 70 km
Apr 25, 2023 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M5.2 123 km
May 8, 2023 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador M5.2 134 km
Jun 21, 2025 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador M5.2 140 km
Sep 11, 2010 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.2 136 km
Nov 5, 1995 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador M5.2 131 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador M5.1 87 km
Jun 11, 2007 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador M5.1 89 km
May 21, 2024 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador M5.1 32 km
Jan 16, 2015 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador M5.1 80 km
Jan 15, 2005 10 km N of Zorritos, Peru M5.1 143 km
Mar 17, 2002 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador M5.1 93 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 6 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 7.0 in
March 69°F (21°C) 8.6 in Wettest
April 69°F (21°C) 6.3 in Warmest
May 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
July 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
August 69°F (20°C) 0.7 in Driest
September 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in
October 69°F (21°C) 1.6 in
November 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
December 69°F (21°C) 2.9 in

El Cisne has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 51°F in January to 69°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.6") and August the driest (0.7").

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Schools in El Cisne

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela de Educación Básica Gaspar Gómez de Salazar - - - -
Angel Rogelio Loaiza - - - -
Unidad Educativa El Cisne - - - -
Escuela de Educación Básica Manuel de Jesús Auquilla Cambizaca - - - -
CECIB de Educación Básica Amawta Kawsay - - - -
Escuela de Educación Básica Alfonso María Silva - - - -
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Radio Stations near El Cisne

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in El Cisne

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiguo Hospital Americano
Centro cultural Waka
Edificio G - Museo de Arqueología y Lojanidad (UTPL)
Edificio G - Museo de Arqueología y Lojanidad (UTPL)
El Cisne
Magner Turner
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 Municipal
Museo Puerta de la Cuidad
Museo Puerta de la Cuidad
Ñaño casa museo
Ñaño casa museo
The Magnet Turner

Libraries in El Cisne

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

Farmers Markets in El Cisne

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

Hotels in El Cisne

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hostal Diego's

Restaurants in El Cisne

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Encebollados

Breweries in El Cisne

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tienda Rivera

Stadiums & Teams in El Cisne

TeamLeagueDivision
Colegio Militar Teniente Coronel Lauro Guerrero Becerra

Airports Near El Cisne

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 El Cisne

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 El Cisne

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agua del Milagro
Santuario Católico Nacional Nuestra Señora de El Cisne - Basílica de El Cisne

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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What is the weather like in El Cisne?

El Cisne has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°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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