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Guano, Ecuador
Chimborazo Province · Ecuador
Guano is a small city in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador with a population of 12,659. Elevation: 9,065 ft (2,763 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Guano
Guano is the accumulated excrement of seabirds or bats. Guano is a highly effective fertiliser due to the high content of nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium, all key nutrients essential for plant growth. Guano was also, to a lesser extent, sought for the production of gunpowder and other explosive materials.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,659 |
| Population Density | 245 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,065 ft (2,763 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.6069°, -78.6373° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Chimborazo Province |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.8 inches (1,417 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Guano
Guano is a small city in Ecuador (Chimborazo Province) with a population of 12,659. The city sits at an elevation of 9,065 feet (2,763 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.8 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in Guano
Guano has an average annual temperature of 11.2°C (52°F). The hottest month is Feb (11.9°C), the coldest is Jul (10.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1615 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,065 ft (2,763 m) |
| Area | 51.6 sq mi (133.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 245/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.6069°N, 78.6373°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 19 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 55 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 106 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 137 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 139 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 139 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 144 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 160 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 164 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 184 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 196 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in |
Guano has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 52°F in August to 54°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (1.6").
Schools in Guano
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Dr Gabriel Garcia Moreno | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa del Milenio Guano | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Fiscomisional Medalla Milagrosa | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Fiscomisional Jose María Velar | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de formación Leonidas Proaño | - | - | - | - |
| Baños Escuela | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Dr.Alfredo Perez Guerrero | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Jorge Isaac Cabezas | - | - | - | - |
| UNIDAD EDUCATIVA DR. ALFREDO PERÉZ GUERRERO | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Guano
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Andina | musica latinoamericana, popular culture | AAC 128 kbps | |
| RVT Satelital 91.5 FM | music, musica | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Alegriafm | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Xtrema FM | electro, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| machdeportes | - | AAC 48 kbps |
Museums in Guano
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Madre | ||||
| Dinosaurus Park | ||||
| Friar Enrique Mideros Museum | ||||
| Huellas Paleontológicas | ||||
| Museo Banco Central | ||||
| Museo Ciencias Naturales | ||||
| Museo de Arte Religioso | ||||
| Museo de la Ciudad | ||||
| Museo de la ciudad de Guano | ||||
| Museo Paleontológico de San José de Chalán | ||||
| Museo volcanico | ||||
| Museos Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| Museum de mi Pueblo | ||||
| The cultura Museum of the Lama |
Libraries in Guano
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca FADE | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Prof. León María Viera | 0.0 | |||||
| Clicksoluciones | 0.0 | |||||
| Clicksoluciones | 0.0 | |||||
| ESPOCH Documentacion, IDI | 0.0 | |||||
| FCP-AUDITORIO | 0.0 | |||||
| FM - BIBLIOTECA | 0.0 | |||||
| FRN-Bilbioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Los Geranios Libreria | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Guano
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRO DE COMERCIALIZACIÓN DE PRODUCTOS AGRICOLAS | |||||
| Concha Acustica | |||||
| Good Pollo | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central de Quero | |||||
| Mercado de la Condamine | |||||
| Mercado de la Condamine | |||||
| Mercado de la Condamine | |||||
| Mercado de la Merced | |||||
| Mercado de San Francisco | |||||
| Mercado Juan Bernardo Davalos | |||||
| Mercado Juan Bernardo Davalos | |||||
| Mercado La Esperanza | |||||
| Mercado La Esperanza | |||||
| Mercado La Esperanza | |||||
| mercado la esperanza | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista San Pedro de Riobamba | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Oriental | |||||
| Mercado San Alfonso | |||||
| MERCADO SANTA ROSA | |||||
| MERCADO SANTA ROSA | |||||
| PLAZA DE HIERBA |
Hotels in Guano
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Guano
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Guano
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Guano
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Guano
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Guano
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Guano
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chachoán Regional Airport | ATF | Medium Airport |
| Coronel E Carvajal Airport | XMS | Medium Airport |
| Cotopaxi International Airport | LTX | Medium Airport |
| Alba Elena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Arapicos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chimborazo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Costa Azul Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cristal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Piedrero Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Esterito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Clementina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Perez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rio Amazonas Airport | PTZ | Small Airport |
| San Rafael Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa María Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Guano
23 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Baby City | ||
| Centro de especialidades odontologicas Más Vida | ||
| centro de Salid N 3 | ||
| Centro de Salud 1 | ||
| Centro de Salud Bellavista | ||
| Centro de Salud Calpi | ||
| Centro de Salud Lican | ||
| Centro de Salud Loma de Quito | ||
| Centro de Salud Parque Industria IESS | ||
| Centro Gerontológico Municipal del Cantón Chambo | ||
| Centro Radiológico Imagen Digital | ||
| Clínica de los riñones MENIDIAL | ||
| Clínica Médica Sur | ||
| CLINICA MODERNA | ||
| Clínica Riobamba | ||
| CLINICA SAN ANTONIO | ||
| Clínica San Marcos | ||
| Clínica Santa Cecilia | ||
| Consultorios Materno Infantil Dr. Lino Rojas - Dra. Blanca Cruz | ||
| FISIO MEDICAL CENTER | ||
| Instituto del Cancer | ||
| Star Medic | ||
| subcentro de salud CPS |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Guano
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Católica de Langos Panamericana | |
| Capilla Católica Espíritu Santo | Guano | |
| Capilla Católica La Dolorosa Centro | |
| Comunidad Carrera Ambato | |
| Gruta Católica Virgen de Lourdes | |
| Iglesia Católica La Matriz | |
| Iglesia Católica María Inmaculada | La Inmaculada | |
| Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de El Rosario | |
| Iglesia Católica Parroquial Santa Teresita | Ilapo | |
| Iglesia Comunidad Ela | |
| Salon del Reino de los Testigos de Jehova | |
| Urna Católica María Inmaculada | Guano |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Guano
What is the population of Guano?
Guano has a population of 12,659 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 245 people per square mile, spread across 51.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Guano?
Guano has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 55.8 inches.