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Guaranda, Ecuador
Bolívar · Ecuador
Guaranda is a small city in Bolívar, Ecuador with a population of 22,199. Elevation: 9,206 ft (2,806 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Guaranda
Guaranda is a city in central Ecuador. It is the capital of Bolívar province located in the Andes Mountains. The city is connected by road with other hubs, including Riobamba, Babahoyo and Ambato.
People
Climate
| Population | 22,199 |
| Population Density | 285 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,206 ft (2,806 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.5911°, -78.9990° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Bolívar |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 131.1 inches (3,331 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.2 inches (6 cm) |
About Guaranda
Guaranda is a small city in Ecuador (Bolívar) with a population of 22,199. The city sits at an elevation of 9,206 feet (2,806 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 131.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in Guaranda
Guaranda 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 | 47.2°F |
| 13% below Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,206 ft (2,806 m) |
| Area | 77.8 sq mi (201.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 285/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.5911°N, 78.9990°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 86 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 119 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 144 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 156 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 159 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 162 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 164 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 191 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in |
Guaranda has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 45°F in January to 48°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.7").
Colleges & Universities in Guaranda
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Capacitación y Producción Guaranda | College | - | , |
| Colegio "RUMIÑAHUI - GRADAS" | College | - | , |
| Colegio 10 de Noviembre | College | - | , |
| Colegio Nacional La Magdalena | College | - | , |
| Escuela de Formación de Policías San Miguel de Bolívar | College | - | , |
| Extensión Universidad Estatal De Bolivar San José De Chimbo | University | - | , |
| Extensión Universidad Estatal De Bolivar San José De Chimbo | University | - | , |
| Fac. Ciencias Administrativas / Informática | University | - | , |
| Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación | University | - | , |
| Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud / Gestion en Desastres | University | - | , |
| Facultad de Derecho y Sociología | University | - | , |
| Facultad de Jurisprudencia edif. 2 | University | - | , |
| FUNDEINID | College | - | , |
| Inst. Investigacion UEB | University | - | , |
| INSTALACIONES DE LA UEB EN EL BOSQUE PROTECTOR DE CASHCA TOTORAS | University | - | , |
| Instituto de Informática | University | - | , |
| INSTITUTO SUPERIOR PEDAGÓGICO SAN MIGUEL DE BOLÍVAR | College | - | , |
| INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO SUPERIOR ANGEL POLIBIO CHAVES | College | - | , |
| INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO SUPERIOR SAN LORENZO | College | - | , |
| INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO SUPERIOR SAN PABLO DE ATENAS | College | - | , |
| INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO SUPERIOR SHIMIATUK KUNAPAK JATUN KAPARI | College | - | , |
| INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO SUPERIOR TRES DE MARZO | College | - | , |
| INSTITUTO TEGNOLÓGICO SUPERIOR GUARANDA | College | - | , |
| Rumiñahui | College | - | , |
| Sindicato Choferes Profesionales Chimbo | College | - | , |
| Unidad de Inglés / Comunicacion Social | University | - | , |
| Unidad Educativa Guaranda | College | - | , |
| Universidad Estatal de Bolívar | University | - | , |
| UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR | University | - | Visit → |
| UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE BOLIVAR | University | - | Visit → |
| Universidad Estatal de Bolivar/Extensión de Caluma | University | - | , |
Schools in Guaranda
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Ángel Polibio Chávez | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Roberto Aguerri | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Rosa | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Mercedes Gonzáles | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 15 de Mayo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Casipamba | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Simón Bolívar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Luis Aurelio González | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Ángel Polibio Chávez | - | - | - | - |
| José H González | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Verbo Divino | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Centenario Nacional Pedro Carbo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Roberto Aguerri | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Adistancia Dr. Gabriel Pazmiño | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Santa Mariana de Jesús | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio 10 de Noviembre | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Gustavo Lemos | - | - | - | - |
| Alberto Flores González | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Guaranda
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 Guaranda
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indio Guaranga | ||||
| Indio Guaranga | ||||
| La Guitarra | ||||
| Museo | ||||
| Museo del Carnaval (La Guitarra) | ||||
| Museo del Indio Guaranga |
Libraries in Guaranda
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Santigo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca UEB | 0.0 | |||||
| Bliblioteca La Magdalena | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Guaranda
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado 10 de Noviembre | |||||
| Mercado de Balsapamba | |||||
| Mercado de Guanujo | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista | |||||
| Mercado Municipal 24 de Mayo |
Hotels in Guaranda
12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Guaranda
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Guaranda
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Guaranda
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Guaranda
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Guaranda
4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Guaranda
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Guaranda
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Guaranda
15 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Guaranda
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Guaranda
42 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chachoán Regional Airport | ATF | Medium Airport |
| Cotopaxi International Airport | LTX | Medium Airport |
| Agro Aereo Jaramillo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Alba Elena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ana María Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Babahoyo North Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Banastru Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Blanca Piedra Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bototillal Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Casa Vinces Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chimborazo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Costa Azul Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cristal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Guayabo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Esterito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guarumal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Clementina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Julia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Valdez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Isabel Maria Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cadena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Estrella Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Lolita Airport. | - | Small Airport |
| La Virgen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Loma Larga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Perez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maria Cristina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Martinica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pantalony Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Payo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quevedo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quevedo North Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Alejandro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Carlos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Carlos Costa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Honorato Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Jacinto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San José Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Rafael Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa María Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taura Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Vinces Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Guaranda
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos del Ecuador | |
| ServiEntrega |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Guaranda
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral | |
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia Católica Santa Mariana de Jesús | |
| Iglesia del Carmelo | |
| Iglesia Evangelica | |
| Iglesia Mormon | |
| Iglesia Rumiloma | |
| Iglesia San Vicente | |
| Iglesia Vinchoa Central | |
| San José Obrero |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Guaranda?
Guaranda has a population of 22,199 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 285 people per square mile, spread across 77.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Guaranda?
Guaranda has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 131.1 inches, with 2.2 inches of snow.