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La Merced de Buenos Aires, Ecuador

Imbabura · Ecuador

La Merced de Buenos Aires is a small town in Imbabura, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 7,959 ft (2,426 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,959 ft Elevation 2,426 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
433.3 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About La Merced de Buenos Aires

La Merced de Buenos Aires, oder kurz: Buenos Aires, ist eine Parroquia rural im Kanton San Miguel de Urcuquí der ecuadorianischen Provinz Imbabura. Die Parroquia besitzt eine Fläche von 443,26 km². Die Einwohnerzahl lag im Jahr 2010 bei 1893. Die Bevölkerung besteht zu 84 Prozent aus Mestizen sowie 14 Prozent Indigene.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain433.3 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation7,959 ft (2,426 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation7,959 ft (2,426 m)
Coordinates0.6177°, -78.3175°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceImbabura
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation433.3 inches (11,005 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Merced de Buenos Aires

La Merced de Buenos Aires is a small town in Ecuador (Imbabura) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 7,959 feet (2,426 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 433.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

La Merced de Buenos Aires enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 300 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 433.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,959 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above Ecuador avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,959 ft (2,426 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates0.6177°N, 78.3175°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 433.3"
1040% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.40"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

135 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 16, 2025.

May 18, 2016 24 km NW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M6.9 145 km
Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 118 km
Jul 11, 2016 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M6.3 147 km
Apr 25, 2025 19 km NE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M6.3 145 km
Jul 11, 2016 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M5.9 147 km
Mar 27, 2022 7 km SE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.8 147 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 55 km
May 11, 1994 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.3 47 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador M5.3 77 km
Mar 27, 2022 12 km SSE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.2 147 km
Mar 27, 2022 11 km E of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.2 142 km
Mar 30, 2020 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M5.2 79 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 138 km
Feb 8, 2012 near the coast of Ecuador M5.2 105 km
Aug 12, 2014 20 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador M5.1 71 km
Oct 10, 1995 37 km WSW of Valdez, Ecuador M5.1 123 km
Oct 8, 2000 Colombia-Ecuador border region M5.1 36 km
May 22, 2018 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.0 18 km
Mar 16, 2020 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.0 67 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 COLOMBIA: OFF SHORE, PACIFIC OCEAN Earthquake 6.0 m 600 149 km
1906 OFF COAST Earthquake 5.0 m 1,000 123 km
2025 ECUADOR Earthquake 0.4 m 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chachimbiro (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 17 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 35 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 43 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 48 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 55 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 62 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 67 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 75 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 93 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 107 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 111 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 113 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 124 km
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 125 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 132 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.4 in Wettest
May 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
July 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in
August 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
December 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in

La Merced de Buenos Aires has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 55°F in January to 58°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.4") and August the driest (1.1").

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Schools in La Merced de Buenos Aires

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Carchi
12 de Diciembre
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Radio Stations near La Merced de Buenos Aires

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Coquetisima Online latina, música en español MP3

Museums in La Merced de Buenos Aires

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Piedra

Libraries in La Merced de Buenos Aires

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Hotels in La Merced de Buenos Aires

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel San Jerónimo
La Reina Corazón Turistico

Restaurants in La Merced de Buenos Aires

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comedor Andresito
Comedor Su Casa
Restaurante Antojitos Campesinos

Theatres in La Merced de Buenos Aires

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coliseo Parroquial La Merced de Buenos Aires

Stadiums & Teams in La Merced de Buenos Aires

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Airports Near La Merced de Buenos Aires

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mariscal Sucre International AirportUIOLarge Airport
Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International AirportTUAMedium Airport
San Luis AirportIPIMedium Airport
Andes Aeroclub AirportSmall Airport
PalpailónSmall Airport
San Lorenzo AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Merced de Buenos Aires

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nuestra Señora de la Merced

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 La Merced de Buenos Aires?

La Merced de Buenos Aires enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 433.3 inches.

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