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La Providencia, Ecuador

Chimborazo Province · Ecuador

La Providencia is a small town in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 7,972 ft (2,430 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

7,972 ft Elevation 2,430 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
55.8 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain55.8 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation7,972 ft (2,430 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation7,972 ft (2,430 m)
Coordinates-1.5521°, -78.5433°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceChimborazo Province
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation55.8 inches (1,417 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Providencia

La Providencia is a small town in Ecuador (Chimborazo Province) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 7,972 feet (2,430 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.8 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

La Providencia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 52°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 7,972 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below Ecuador avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,972 ft (2,430 m)
Area51.6 sq mi (133.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-1.5521°N, 78.5433°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.8"
47% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.40"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

368 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 24, 2025.

Aug 12, 2010 Ecuador M7.1 141 km
Aug 28, 1999 43 km SE of Tena, Ecuador M6.3 114 km
Mar 28, 1996 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador M6.0 61 km
Apr 26, 1999 21 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador M6.0 85 km
Dec 26, 1992 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador M5.9 80 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 90 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 149 km
Oct 3, 1995 47 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.6 146 km
Feb 13, 2007 25 km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador M5.6 86 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 119 km
Mar 27, 2015 34 km SE of Tena, Ecuador M5.5 114 km
Jan 31, 2025 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador M5.5 92 km
Apr 14, 1995 53 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador M5.5 120 km
Aug 25, 1996 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.5 54 km
Apr 28, 2015 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador M5.4 134 km
Oct 8, 1995 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.4 139 km
Jan 7, 1995 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 59 km
Jan 25, 1994 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 59 km
Dec 30, 1998 11 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador M5.4 74 km
Oct 5, 1995 43 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.3 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 27 km
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 55 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 98 km
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 101 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 127 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 129 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 134 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 135 km
Sumaco Stratovolcano 3,990 m (13,091 ft) 1895 152 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 154 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 177 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 186 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 190 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in Driest
February 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in Wettest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
July 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in Coldest
August 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in Warmest
December 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in

La Providencia has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 52°F in July to 55°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.7").

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Schools in La Providencia

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Lalanshi
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Radio Stations near La Providencia

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 La Providencia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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 La Providencia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca FADE0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Prof. León María Viera0.0
Clicksoluciones0.0
Clicksoluciones0.0
ESPOCH Documentacion, IDI0.0
FCP-AUDITORIO0.0
FM - BIBLIOTECA0.0
FRN-Bilbioteca0.0
Librería0.0
Los Geranios Libreria0.0

Farmers Markets in La Providencia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
CENTRO DE COMERCIALIZACIÓN DE PRODUCTOS AGRICOLAS
Centro de mercadeo de ganado ambato
Concha Acustica
Good Pollo
Mercado
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 Intercultural del Pueblo Chibuleo
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 Municipal de Cevallos
Mercado Oriental
Mercado República de Argentina
Mercado San Alfonso
MERCADO SANTA ROSA
MERCADO SANTA ROSA
Pilahuin
Plaza 12 de noviembre
PLAZA DE HIERBA
Yatzaputzán

Stadiums & Teams in La Providencia

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Providencia

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chachoán Regional AirportATFMedium Airport
Coronel E Carvajal AirportXMSMedium Airport
Cotopaxi International AirportLTXMedium Airport
Alba Elena AirportSmall Airport
Arapicos AirportSmall Airport
Chimborazo AirportSmall Airport
Mayor Galo Torres AirportSmall Airport
Pantalony AirportSmall Airport
Rio Amazonas AirportPTZSmall Airport
San Rafael AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in La Providencia

24 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
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 de Salud Salasaca
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 La Providencia

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica de La Delicia
Iglesia Católica de Lalanshi

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 Providencia?

La Providencia has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°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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