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La Paz, Ecuador
Carchi · Ecuador
La Paz is a small town in Carchi, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 8,865 ft (2,702 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Paz
La Paz, officially Nuestra Señora de La Paz is the seat of government of Bolivia. With 755,732 residents as of 2024, it is the third-most populous city in Bolivia. Its metropolitan area, which includes the neighboring city of El Alto, and other smaller towns, is the second most populous urban area in Bolivia, with a population of 2.2 million, after Santa Cruz de la Sierra with a population of 2.3 million. The city is also the capital of the department of the same name.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,865 ft (2,702 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.5096°, -77.8660° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Carchi |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.0 inches (1,751 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Paz
La Paz is a small town in Ecuador (Carchi) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 8,865 feet (2,702 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.0 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 350 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,865 ft (2,702 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.5096°N, 77.8660°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiles-Cerro Negro (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 35 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 45 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 47 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 49 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 55 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 60 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 69 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 85 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 96 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 107 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 111 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 114 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 117 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 120 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in |
La Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 53°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (1.8").
Schools in La Paz
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unidad Educativa Fiscal UNE | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Mercedes González de Moscoso | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near La Paz
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Coquetisima Online | latina, música en español | MP3 |
Museums in La Paz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colección Particular Blas Ángel | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico | ||||
| Museo Paleontológico |
Libraries in La Paz
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Andrade Mega Infocentre | 0.0 | |||||
| Papelería Estrada | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Paz
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Mercadeo | |||||
| Mercadito "La Primavera" | |||||
| Mercadito "La Primavera" | |||||
| Mercadito "La Primavera" | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado central | |||||
| Mercado central Jesús del Gran Poder | |||||
| Mercado de Papas | |||||
| Mercado del Norte | |||||
| Mercado Ganadero | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista | |||||
| Mercado mayorista | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Mira | |||||
| Mercado Santa Clara |
Restaurants in La Paz
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in La Paz
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in La Paz
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Paz
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in La Paz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distribuidora La Litrona |
Stadiums & Teams in La Paz
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Paz
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mariscal Sucre International Airport | UIO | Large Airport |
| Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport | TUA | Medium Airport |
| San Luis Airport | IPI | Medium Airport |
| Andes Aeroclub Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Paz
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia católica Nuestra Señora de la Merced | |
| Iglesia de Cuesaca | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová - La Paz | |
| Santuario Nacional Católico Nuestra Señora de La Paz - Gruta de La Paz |
Quick Facts
🇪🇨 About Ecuador
Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About La Paz
What is the weather like in La Paz?
La Paz has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 350 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 69.0 inches.