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Gualel, Ecuador

Loja · Ecuador

Gualel is a small town in Loja, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 8,251 ft (2,515 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,251 ft Elevation 2,515 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
108.1 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain108.1 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation8,251 ft (2,515 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation8,251 ft (2,515 m)
Coordinates-3.7702°, -79.3756°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceLoja
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation108.1 inches (2,746 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gualel

Gualel is a small town in Ecuador (Loja) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 8,251 feet (2,515 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Gualel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 57°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 8,251 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above Ecuador avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,251 ft (2,515 m)
Area68.7 sq mi (178.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-3.7702°N, 79.3756°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.1"
185% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.30"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

172 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 M6.8 122 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 43 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 114 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 91 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 147 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 115 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 106 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 131 km
May 8, 2023 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador M5.2 124 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 67 km
Jun 21, 2025 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador M5.2 133 km
Nov 5, 1995 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador M5.2 121 km
Sep 11, 2010 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.2 144 km
Jan 26, 2008 27 km S of Playas, Ecuador M5.2 150 km
Apr 25, 2023 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M5.2 117 km
Jan 16, 2015 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador M5.1 79 km
May 21, 2024 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador M5.1 35 km
Mar 17, 2002 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador M5.1 87 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador M5.1 77 km
Jan 15, 2005 10 km N of Zorritos, Peru M5.1 147 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 51°F (10°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 69°F (20°C) 6.7 in
March 69°F (20°C) 8.3 in Wettest
April 69°F (21°C) 6.2 in Warmest
May 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
July 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
August 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in Driest
September 69°F (20°C) 1.3 in
October 69°F (20°C) 1.8 in
November 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in
December 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in

Gualel has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 51°F in January to 69°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.3") and August the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Gualel

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela de Educación Básica Primero de Junio - - - -
Colegio Agustin Curipoma - - - -
Escuela de Educación Básica 10 de Diciembre - - - -
Escuela de Educación Básica Pedro Benavente - - - -
Escuela de Educación Básica Alvarez Sanchez Colombia - - - -
Escuela de Educación Básica Dr. Don Homero Viteri La Fronte - - - -
Escuela de Educación Básica Prof. Julia Jaramillo - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gualel

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Gualel

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 Gualel

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 Gualel

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

Breweries in Gualel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tienda Rivera

Stadiums & Teams in Gualel

TeamLeagueDivision
Colegio Militar Teniente Coronel Lauro Guerrero Becerra

Airports Near Gualel

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 Gualel

9 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

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Waterfalls
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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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What is the weather like in Gualel?

Gualel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°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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