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La Troncal, Ecuador
Cañar · Ecuador
La Troncal is a mid-size city in Cañar, Ecuador with a population of 36,353. Elevation: 1,575 ft (480 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Troncal
La Troncal, officially San Pablo de La Troncal is a town and largest city by population in the Cañar Province, Ecuador and the seat of La Troncal Canton.
People
Climate
| Population | 36,353 |
| Population Density | 16,830 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,575 ft (480 m) |
| Coordinates | -2.4247°, -79.3416° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Cañar |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 63.9 inches (1,622 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Troncal
La Troncal is a mid-size city in Ecuador (Cañar) with a population of 36,353. The city sits at an elevation of 1,575 feet (480 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.9 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in La Troncal
La Troncal has an average annual temperature of 21.6°C (71°F). The hottest month is Sep (22.4°C), the coldest is Mar (21.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 873 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,575 ft (480 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 16,830/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.4247°N, 79.3416°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (108 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 121 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 14.8 in | Wettest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 14.8 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in |
La Troncal has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in July to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 63.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (14.8") and August the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in La Troncal
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 DE OCTUBRE | College | - | , |
| Dolores Veintimilla de Galindo | College | - | , |
| Enrique Noboa Arizaga | College | - | , |
| INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO SUPERIOR ENRIQUE NOBOA ARÍZAGA | College | - | , |
| Presidente Velasco | College | - | , |
| UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE CUENCA | University | - | Visit → |
| Universidad Católica de Cuenca, extensión La Troncal | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in La Troncal
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela de Educación Básica Esmeraldas | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Julio María Matovelle La Troncal | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Froilan Segundo Mendez | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa temporal Virgilio Urgiles Miranda | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Basica Miguel Andrade Vicuña | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Basica Froilan Octavio Navas Calle | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Basica Benjamin Sarmiento | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Basica 5 de febrero | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Basica 6 de agosto | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Basica Nuevos Horizontes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Basica Rudecindo Inga Véle | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Basica Virgilio Sacoto | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Luz de America | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Amazonas | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa del Milenio Nela Martínez Espinosa | - | - | - | - |
| San Gabriel | - | - | - | - |
| Jaime Roldós Aguilera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Miguel de Cervantes | - | - | - | - |
| 18 de Octubre | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio E.N.A (La Granja) | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Dr. Tomás Rendon Solano | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Basica Colonia 10 de Agosto | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Basica 24 de julio | - | - | - | - |
| Presidente Velasco | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near La Troncal
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La 961 - Suprema estacion | bachata, cumbia | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| super 949 | rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| la chismosa | 80's, reguetón | AAC+ 40 kbps | |
| Radio Complice Fm. | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Gualaceo Stereo 92.7 | - | AAC | |
| La Voz del Tomebamba 1070 AM | latin music, música ecuatoriana | AAC+ 32 kbps |
Libraries in La Troncal
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAIME ROLDOS | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Troncal
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado Marcelino Maridueña | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Mini Market Juanito |
Hotels in La Troncal
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in La Troncal
23 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in La Troncal
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in La Troncal
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in La Troncal
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in La Troncal
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in La Troncal
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in La Troncal
8 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in La Troncal
6 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Troncal
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Troncal
13 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in La Troncal
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Troncal
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Troncal
49 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport | GYE | Large Airport |
| Mariscal Lamar Airport | CUE | Medium Airport |
| Aerocisne Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Agroazucar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Agromarina Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Aguayo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Alba Elena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Algarrobo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Babahoyo North Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Banastru Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Blanca Piedra Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brisas del Mar Airstrip. | - | Small Airport |
| Calademar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Camacongo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carmita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cerro Azul Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chongón Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Colas de Oro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Batán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Piedrero Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fumipalma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guabital Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guarumal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Clementina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Fragua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Julia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio Valdez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Isabel Maria Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Joya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Lolita Airport. | - | Small Airport |
| La Maria Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Puntilla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Loma Alta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maragrosa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Martinica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Matorrillos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Payo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pechichal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Probana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Andres Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Carlos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Carlos Costa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Jacinto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San José Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Rafael Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa María Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Secadal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taura Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Tenguel Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Troncal
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Divino Niño | |
| Iglesia Catolica | |
| Iglesia Católica Inmaculada Concepción | |
| Iglesia Católica María Auxiliadora | |
| Iglesia Católica María Auxiliadora de Cochancay | |
| Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de la Nube (Virgen de la Nube) | |
| Iglesia Católica San Pablo de La Troncal | |
| Iglesia de Cristo | |
| Iglesia de Cristo Abdala Bucaran | |
| IGLESIA PENTECOSTAL I.P.U.I.E | |
| Templo Evangelista |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of La Troncal?
La Troncal has a population of 36,353 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 16,830 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Troncal?
La Troncal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.9 inches.