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El Paraíso de Celén, Ecuador

Loja · Ecuador

El Paraíso de Celén is a small town in Loja, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 8,730 ft (2,661 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,730 ft Elevation 2,661 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
131.7 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain131.7 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation8,730 ft (2,661 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation8,730 ft (2,661 m)
Coordinates-3.6011°, -79.3393°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceLoja
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation131.7 inches (3,344 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Paraíso de Celén

El Paraíso de Celén is a small town in Ecuador (Loja) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 8,730 feet (2,661 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 131.7 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

El Paraíso de Celén enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 131.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,730 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above Ecuador avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,730 ft (2,661 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-3.6011°N, 79.3393°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 131.7"
246% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.10"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

181 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 M6.8 107 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 26 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 144 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 125 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 83 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 102 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 119 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 135 km
May 8, 2023 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador M5.2 105 km
Nov 5, 1995 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador M5.2 103 km
Apr 25, 2023 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M5.2 103 km
Jun 21, 2025 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador M5.2 116 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 71 km
Jan 26, 2008 27 km S of Playas, Ecuador M5.2 142 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador M5.1 63 km
Jun 11, 2007 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador M5.1 60 km
Mar 17, 2002 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador M5.1 72 km
May 21, 2024 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador M5.1 40 km
Jan 16, 2015 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador M5.1 75 km
Jan 15, 2005 10 km N of Zorritos, Peru M5.1 150 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 6 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 69°F (20°C) 6.6 in
March 69°F (21°C) 8.1 in Wettest
April 69°F (21°C) 6.2 in Warmest
May 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in
July 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
August 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in Driest
September 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
October 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
November 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
December 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in

El Paraíso de Celén has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 48°F in January to 69°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.1") and August the driest (1.2").

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Schools in El Paraíso de Celén

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela De Educación Básica Padre Luis Felipe Ordoñez - - - -
Escuela De Educación Básica Roberto Muñoz Malo - - - -
Escuela de Educación Básica Luis Mogrovejo Quevedo - - - -
CECIB de Educación Básica Alberto Guerrero Martínez - - - -
CECIB de Educación Básica Mons. Bolivar Jaramillo - - - -
CECIB de Educación Básica Kawsay Ñan - - - -
Unidad Educativa Pedro Vicente Maldonado - - - -
Escuela De Educación Básica Mariano Cueva - - - -
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Radio Stations near El Paraíso de Celén

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in El Paraíso de Celén

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bella de París
Centro cultural Waka
Musée histoire et patrimoine

Libraries in El Paraíso de Celén

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Municipial0.0

Farmers Markets in El Paraíso de Celén

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro Comercial 3 de Mayo
Mercado
Mercado Central

Banks in El Paraíso de Celén

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Corresponsal Solidario Jardin Azuayo

Stadiums & Teams in El Paraíso de Celén

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Airports Near El Paraíso de Celén

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mariscal Lamar AirportCUEMedium Airport
Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International AirportETRMedium Airport
Aguayo Airport-Small Airport
Amable Calle Gutierrez Airport-Small Airport
Barbones - Samuel Quimi Airport-Small Airport
Carmita Airport-Small Airport
Celia María Airport-Small Airport
Ciudad de Catamayo AirportLOHSmall Airport
Cumbaratza Airport-Small Airport
La Joya Airport-Small Airport
La Maria Airport-Small Airport
La Mina Airport-Small Airport
Loja Airport-Small Airport
Solbananas Airport-Small Airport
Tenguel Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
3,429 m (11,251 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 Paraíso de Celén?

El Paraíso de Celén enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 131.7 inches.

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