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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).

36,353 Population 16,830/sq mi density
1,575 ft Elevation 480 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
63.9 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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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

Population36,353
Density16,830/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain63.9 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation1,575 ft (480 m)
Population36,353
Population Density16,830 / sq mi
Elevation1,575 ft (480 m)
Coordinates-2.4247°, -79.3416°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceCañar
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation63.9 inches (1,622 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.5°C / 71°F 16.6° / 30.6° 110.2
Feb 21.4°C / 71°F 17° / 29.2° 138.1
Mar 21.1°C / 70°F 17.1° / 28.6° 147.1
Apr 21.3°C / 70°F 16.8° / 29° 124.6
May 21.7°C / 71°F 16.1° / 29.7° 68.3
Jun 21.3°C / 70°F 15.3° / 30° 51.0
Jul 21.6°C / 71°F 15° / 30.9° 31.5
Aug 22°C / 72°F 14.8° / 31.9° 23.6
Sep 22.4°C / 72°F 15.2° / 32.1° 17.5
Oct 22.1°C / 72°F 16° / 32.1° 39.5
Nov 21.3°C / 70°F 15.7° / 30.3° 45.1
Dec 21.4°C / 71°F 16.2° / 30.3° 77.1
La Troncal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,575 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Ecuador avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,575 ft (480 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density16,830/sq mi
Coordinates-2.4247°N, 79.3416°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.9"
68% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 14.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 18, 2023 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M6.8 69 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 116 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 53 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 55 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 66 km
Jan 24, 2005 26 km ESE of Santa Elena, Ecuador M5.6 145 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 45 km
Feb 22, 2019 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador M5.5 49 km
Sep 20, 2000 26 km WSW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador M5.5 138 km
Jul 19, 2009 16 km WNW of Pedro Carbo, Ecuador M5.4 137 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 111 km
Apr 28, 2015 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador M5.4 49 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 83 km
Mar 25, 2014 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador M5.3 20 km
May 8, 2023 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador M5.2 59 km
Jun 21, 2025 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador M5.2 43 km
Nov 5, 1995 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador M5.2 71 km
Jan 26, 2008 27 km S of Playas, Ecuador M5.2 127 km
Apr 25, 2023 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M5.2 71 km
May 21, 2024 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador M5.1 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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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
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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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
JAIME ROLDOS0.0

Farmers Markets in La Troncal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado Marcelino Maridueña
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado municipal
Mini Market Juanito

Hotels in La Troncal

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hostal Bristol
Hostal San Andres
Hotel
New York
Sr
Su Majestad

Restaurants in La Troncal

23 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chancho Hornado
Chef David
Comedor "Las Delicias De Cheo"
Dolarazo
Dolarazo
El Cachete Jr.
El Che
El Che
EL Guadalajara's
EL Guadalajara's
El Pollo engreído
El Pollo Engreido
FRANK COFFE RESTAURANT
Hornados Doña Nube
La casa del CUY
La Herradura
La Mordida
PICANTERIA " GOURMET "
Rafaelita
Restaurant El Familion
Restaurante "LA FONTANA"
Tradiciones Restaurant
WFC

Cafes in La Troncal

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Burger
D´Lore
Sweet Coffe

Monuments in La Troncal

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Munumento de Caña

Theme Parks in La Troncal

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parque Urbano de La Troncal

Clinics in La Troncal

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica López
Dr. Chacha
Fisoterapia - Dra. Marisela Ortiz
Laboratorio Clínico
uncovia

Dentists in La Troncal

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Amay
Dr. Byron Chacha
Dra. Cecibel A.

Veterinaries in La Troncal

8 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Veterinaria Dr. Cat
Dra. Guartatanga Torres Francisca Juana Mascovet
Dra. Intriago León Mayra Cecilia Veterinaria el Rocío
Dra. Jiménez Murillo Yolanda Elizabeth Agroveterinaria Doctora Vet
Dra. Shirley Bautista Veterinaria Mascotas La Troncal
Dra. Tapay Mendoza María Josefa Veterinaria Sasha Per
Veterinaria Reyes
Veterinaria Shasha Pet

Bus Stations in La Troncal

6 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alianza
Alianza troncal
Cooperativa de Trasporte interprovincial Troncaleña
Cooperativa Trasporte Rircay
Rircay Troncaleña a Machala
Terminal Terrestre La Troncal

Gas Stations in La Troncal

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cecilia
Cochancay
Gasolinera Mechita
Gasolinera PSY
Gasolinera Troncaleña
PSY
PyS
Rircay
Valle Verde

Banks in La Troncal

13 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ban Ecuador
Banco de Guayaquil
Banco del Austro
Banco del Pacifico
Banco Pichincha
Bolivariano
Coac Lucha Campesina
Coop. San Miguel de Pallatanga
COOPERATIVA DE AHORRO Y CRÉDITO SAN MIGUEL DE PALLATANGA
Cooperativa JEP
Corresponsal Solidario Jardin Azuayo
Jardin Azuayo
Lucha Campesina

Gyms in La Troncal

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gimnasio Dorian
Hammer Gym

Stadiums & Teams in La Troncal

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Troncal

49 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
José Joaquín de Olmedo International AirportGYELarge Airport
Mariscal Lamar AirportCUEMedium Airport
Aerocisne AirportSmall Airport
Agroazucar AirportSmall Airport
Agromarina AirstripSmall Airport
Aguayo AirportSmall Airport
Alba Elena AirportSmall Airport
Algarrobo AirstripSmall Airport
Babahoyo North AirportSmall Airport
Banastru AirportSmall Airport
Blanca Piedra AirstripSmall Airport
Brisas del Mar Airstrip.Small Airport
Calademar AirportSmall Airport
Camacongo AirportSmall Airport
Carmita AirportSmall Airport
Cerro Azul AirportSmall Airport
Chongón AirstripSmall Airport
Colas de Oro AirportSmall Airport
El Batán AirportSmall Airport
El Piedrero AirportSmall Airport
Fumipalma AirportSmall Airport
Guabital AirportSmall Airport
Guarumal AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Clementina AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda La Fragua AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda La Julia AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio Valdez AirportSmall Airport
Isabel Maria AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
La Lolita Airport.Small Airport
La Maria AirportSmall Airport
La Puntilla AirportSmall Airport
Loma Alta AirportSmall Airport
Maragrosa AirportSmall Airport
Martinica AirportSmall Airport
Matorrillos AirportSmall Airport
Payo AirportSmall Airport
Pechichal AirportSmall Airport
Probana AirportSmall Airport
San Andres AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos Costa AirportSmall Airport
San Jacinto AirportSmall Airport
San José AirportSmall Airport
San Rafael AirportSmall Airport
Santa María AirportSmall Airport
Secadal AirportSmall Airport
Taura Air BaseSmall Airport
Tenguel AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Troncal

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
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

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
80 m (262 ft)
Area
5.6 km² (2.2 mi²)
Founded
1975
Postal Code
EC030450
Website
latroncal.gob.ec

🇪🇨 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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Frequently Asked Questions About La Troncal

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.

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