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Girón, Ecuador

Azuay · Ecuador

Girón is a small town in Azuay, Ecuador with a population of 4,016. Elevation: 6,860 ft (2,091 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

4,016 Population 13/sq mi density
6,860 ft Elevation 2,091 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
65.8 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Girón

Girón is a town and parish in Azuay Province, Ecuador. The town has a population of 4,353, and Girón parish as a whole has a population of 8,441.

People

Population4,016
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain65.8 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation6,860 ft (2,091 m)
Population4,016
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation6,860 ft (2,091 m)
Coordinates-3.1604°, -79.1475°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceAzuay
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation65.8 inches (1,671 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Girón

Girón is a small town in Ecuador (Azuay) with a population of 4,016. The city sits at an elevation of 6,860 feet (2,091 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.8 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Girón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 65.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,860 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above Ecuador avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,860 ft (2,091 m)
Area318.1 sq mi (823.8 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates-3.1604°N, 79.1475°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.8"
73% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.10"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

235 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 24, 2025.

Oct 3, 1995 45 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M7.0 148 km
Mar 18, 2023 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M6.8 89 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 33 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 102 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 113 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 144 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 129 km
Feb 22, 2019 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador M5.5 122 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 91 km
Apr 28, 2015 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador M5.4 131 km
Mar 25, 2014 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador M5.3 102 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 91 km
Oct 5, 1995 43 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.3 149 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 96 km
Apr 25, 2023 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M5.2 85 km
Nov 5, 1995 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador M5.2 51 km
Jan 26, 2008 27 km S of Playas, Ecuador M5.2 141 km
May 8, 2023 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador M5.2 52 km
Oct 3, 1995 56 km SSE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.2 140 km
Jun 21, 2025 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador M5.2 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sangay (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 157 km
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
February 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
March 64°F (18°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 5.3 in Warmest
May 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in Coldest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
December 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in

Girón has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 61°F in July to 64°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Girón

25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Agustín Crespo Heredia
Escuela de Educación Básica Manuel Vega Acha
Escuela de Educacion Basica Francisco Coronel Tapia
Escuela de Educación Básica 24 de Junio
Escuela de Educación Básica Mariscal Sucre
Escuela de Educación Básica Adolfo Torres Alvarado
Escuela de Educación Básica Cabo Fernando Pazan
Escuela de Educación Básica Antonio Flor
Escuela de Educación Básica Gerardo Toledo
Escuela de Educación Básica Daniel Alvarado
Escuela de Educación Básica Serafín Abad
Escuela de Educación Básica Luis Monsalve Pozo
Escuela de Educación Básica Manuel Malo Crespo
Escuela de Educación Básica Thomas Quintanilla
Escuela de Educación General Básica "Abraham Barzallo"
Colegio Alejandro Andrade Cordero
Escuela Victor A Torres
Colegio Galo Plaza Lasso
Escuela Nicanor Merchán
Escuela Juan Girón Sánchez
Escuela de Educación Básica Reinaldo Chico Peñaherrera
Colegio Técnico Ciudad de Girón
Escuela Juan José Flores
Colegio de Bachillerato Rafael Chico Peñaherrera
Escuela de Educación Básica 27 de Febrero
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Radio Stations near Girón

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La 961 - Suprema estacion bachata, cumbia AAC+ 32 kbps
super 949 rock MP3 128 kbps
la chismosa 80's, reguetón AAC+ 40 kbps
Radio Complice Fm. AAC+ 48 kbps
Gualaceo Stereo 92.7 AAC
La Voz del Tomebamba 1070 AM latin music, música ecuatoriana AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Girón

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Chaguarchimbana
Ecomuseo del Yanuncay
Museo de la Defensa "Casa de los Tratados"
Museo de las Artes del Fuego
Museo de los Metales
Quinta Bolívar

Farmers Markets in Girón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agrototal | Tarqui
Market
Mercado 27 de Febrero
Mercado de El Valle
Mercado Municipal de Nabón
Mercado Parroquial
Plataforma Itinerante de Narancay

Hotels in Girón

13 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aventura Park
Balneario el jazmín
Casa del valle
El Kutir
Hostal Giron
Hostal J.R
Hosteria Club "La Loma"
Hosteria Dos Lagos
Hosteria Jardin del Valle
Hotel y Restaurant Rincón del Río
La posada del Quijote
Quinta Galire
Santa Marta

Restaurants in Girón

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa del encebollado
el chorro
Fogon de Giron
Fogón de Girón
La hueca
La loma
Las Guayaras
Restaurant La Parada
Restaurante
Restaurante
Salón de eventos restaurante

Monuments in Girón

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Templete de la Batalla de Tarqu
Virgen del Monte

Theme Parks in Girón

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parque Extremo

Clinics in Girón

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de especialidades médicas San Francisco

Dentists in Girón

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Andres Patiño Odontología
CentralisDent
i Dent

Veterinaries in Girón

5 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agroveterinaria el Potrillo
AGROVETERINARIA LA PRADERA
Almacen Ganadero La Pradera
Centro De Inseminacion Y Asistencia Tecnica Ganadera
Veterinaria Bustamante

Bus Stations in Girón

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Empresa de Transportes San Fernando
Victoria del Portetev

Gas Stations in Girón

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolina
PDV
Primax Giron

Banks in Girón

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco del Austro
BANECUADOR
Cooperativa Señor de Girón
Cooperativa Señor de Girón

Stadiums & Teams in Girón

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Girón

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mariscal Lamar AirportCUEMedium Airport
Aerocisne AirportSmall Airport
Agroazucar AirportSmall Airport
Amable Calle Gutierrez AirportSmall Airport
Barbones - Samuel Quimi AirportSmall Airport
Camacongo AirportSmall Airport
Carmita AirportSmall Airport
Celia María AirportSmall Airport
Fumipalma AirportSmall Airport
Guabital AirportSmall Airport
Gualaquiza AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
La Maria AirportSmall Airport
La Mina AirportSmall Airport
La Puntilla AirportSmall Airport
Loja AirportSmall Airport
Maragrosa AirportSmall Airport
Matorrillos AirportSmall Airport
Pechichal AirportSmall Airport
Probana AirportSmall Airport
Secadal AirportSmall Airport
Solbananas AirportSmall Airport
Tenguel AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Girón

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica del Austro
Comunidad Terapeutica: Hogar Victoria
Cruz Roja Ecuatoriana
Medimuz consultorios farmacia y laboratorio
Neolab Laboratorio Clínico
Ozone medic
Seji
UDIC

Churches & Religious Organizations in Girón

21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cabuncata Grande
Capilla
Capilla
Capilla Cabuncata
Capilla Catolica de Pacay
Capilla de Carmen
Capilla de Cauquil
Capilla de Fatima
Capilla de Guagrin
Capilla de Pucallapa
Capilla de Santa Ana
Capilla de Senata
Capilla de Shatashi
Capilla de Zula
Capilla Pucucari
Capilla Santa Teresa
Capilla Zapata
Iglesia Católica San Juan Bautista de Girón
Iglesia San Gerardo
Iglesia San Juan Bautista de Girón
Mushisite

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
2,160 m (7,087 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 Girón

What is the population of Girón?

Girón has a population of 4,016 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 318.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Girón?

Girón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 65.8 inches.

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