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Juan Benigno Vela, Ecuador

Tungurahua Province · Ecuador

Juan Benigno Vela is a small town in Tungurahua Province, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 10,262 ft (3,128 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,262 ft Elevation 3,128 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
55.8 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Juan Benigno Vela

Juan Benigno Vela ist eine Ortschaft und eine Parroquia rural im Kanton Ambato der ecuadorianischen Provinz Tungurahua. Die Parroquia besitzt eine Fläche von 39,64 km². Die Einwohnerzahl lag im Jahr 2010 bei 7456. Die Parroquia wurde am 17. Juni 1931 gegründet. Namensgeber war Juan Benigno Vela (1843–1920), ein ecuadorianischer Politiker.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain55.8 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation10,262 ft (3,128 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation10,262 ft (3,128 m)
Coordinates-1.3017°, -78.6941°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceTungurahua Province
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation55.8 inches (1,417 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Juan Benigno Vela

Juan Benigno Vela is a small town in Ecuador (Tungurahua Province) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 10,262 feet (3,128 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.8 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Juan Benigno Vela has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 55.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,262 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below Ecuador avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,262 ft (3,128 m)
Area18.0 sq mi (46.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-1.3017°N, 78.6941°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.8"
47% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.90"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

337 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 24, 2025.

Aug 28, 1999 43 km SE of Tena, Ecuador M6.3 127 km
Mar 28, 1996 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador M6.0 30 km
Apr 26, 1999 21 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador M6.0 108 km
Dec 26, 1992 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador M5.9 77 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 111 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 147 km
Feb 13, 2007 25 km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador M5.6 103 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 122 km
Apr 14, 1995 53 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador M5.5 145 km
Mar 27, 2015 34 km SE of Tena, Ecuador M5.5 124 km
Aug 25, 1996 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.5 24 km
Jan 31, 2025 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador M5.5 83 km
Dec 30, 1998 11 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador M5.4 98 km
Jan 25, 1994 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 81 km
Apr 28, 2015 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador M5.4 135 km
Jan 7, 1995 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 82 km
Mar 25, 2014 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador M5.3 124 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador M5.3 141 km
Mar 28, 2007 49 km E of Puyo, Ecuador M5.3 126 km
Sep 13, 2003 29 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.3 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 54 km
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 72 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 75 km
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 88 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 106 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 110 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 114 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 115 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 126 km
Sumaco Stratovolcano 3,990 m (13,091 ft) 1895 146 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 151 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 166 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 168 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 179 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in Driest
February 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in Wettest
May 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
July 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in Warmest
December 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in

Juan Benigno Vela has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 44°F in July to 57°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Juan Benigno Vela

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Juan benigno vela
Unidad Educativa Mabuel Maria Sanchez
Escuela de Educación Básica Interultural Bilingue Mushuc Ñan
Unidad Educativa Huayna Capac
Unidad Educativa Juan Benigno Vela
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Radio Stations near Juan Benigno Vela

6 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
Color Stereo 105.3 FM chicha, chicha ecuatoriana AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Juan Benigno Vela

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Auto Clásico
Casa de Montalvo
Mausoleo de Montalvo
Museo del Colegio Bolívar
Museo pictórico Luis Edmundo Martinez Mera
Museum Sucre
Quinta de Montalvo
Radio Pillaro

Libraries in Juan Benigno Vela

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
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librería0.0
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libreria y bazar0.0
libreria y bazar0.0
Papelería0.0
Pillaro0.0
Quisapincha0.0
Quisapincha0.0

Farmers Markets in Juan Benigno Vela

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
CENTRO DE COMERCIALIZACIÓN DE PRODUCTOS AGRICOLAS
Centro de mercadeo de ganado ambato
Concha Acustica
mercadeo de ganado condorpamba
Mercado
Mercado América
Mercado Artesanal
Mercado Central
Mercado Central de Quero
Mercado Cristobal Colon
Mercado de Flores
Mercado Intercultural del Pueblo Chibuleo
Mercado Mayorista Ambato Frutas y Verduras
Mercado Mayorista de Pillaro
Mercado Modelo (con Parqueo)
Mercado Municipal de Cevallos
Mercado Municipal Quisapincha
Mercado República de Argentina
Mercado San Luis
Mercado Simón Bolívar mariscos
Mercado Sur
Pilahuin
Plaza 12 de noviembre
Plaza Central Quisapincha
Plaza Cívica y Mercado Urbina
Plaza Pachano legumbres
Plaza Primero de Mayo
Plaza San Jacinto
Plaza San Jacinto
Plaza San Pedro
Plaza San Pedro
venta de mariscos
venta de mariscos
Yatzaputzán
ZCF Zona Consumidor Final

Gas Stations in Juan Benigno Vela

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EC #2679424019

Breweries in Juan Benigno Vela

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hoppy Palms
Hoppy Palms

Stadiums & Teams in Juan Benigno Vela

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Airports Near Juan Benigno Vela

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chachoán Regional AirportATFMedium Airport
Cotopaxi International AirportLTXMedium Airport
Ana María AirportSmall Airport
Bototillal AirstripSmall Airport
Chimborazo AirportSmall Airport
Costa Azul AirstripSmall Airport
Cristal AirportSmall Airport
El Guayabo AirportSmall Airport
Esterito AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Clementina AirportSmall Airport
KM 35 AirportSmall Airport
La Cadena AirportSmall Airport
Los Perez AirportSmall Airport
Pantalony AirportSmall Airport
Quevedo North AirportSmall Airport
Rio Amazonas AirportPTZSmall Airport
San Alejandro AirportSmall Airport
San Simón AirstripSmall Airport
Wongkinmay AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Juan Benigno Vela

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CENNA
Centro de Salud Quisapincha
Centro de Salud Salasaca
Cima Lab

Churches & Religious Organizations in Juan Benigno Vela

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes
Lugar ancestral para celebraciones

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 Juan Benigno Vela?

Juan Benigno Vela has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 55.8 inches.

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