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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).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
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
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 15.0%
55% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.4%
15% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.3%
8% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.3%
41% lower than US avg

People

Population36,353
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density16,830/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$6,738
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty7.3%

Health

Obesity27.4%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking9.5%
Depression7.4%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
AQI11 (Good)
Rain63.9 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation1,575 ft (480 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+96.3%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband72.7%
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)
Median Age28.0 years

Is La Troncal a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, La Troncal receives an overall livability score of 2.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. La Troncal has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

La Troncal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F. Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 11.

La Troncal has a population of 36,353 with a density of 16,830 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles. The median age is 28.0 years, 28% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.2% female and 49.9% male. 8.3% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 78.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

36,353
Total Population
16,830
People / sq mi
28.0yrs
Median Age
28% below US avg
2.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

La Troncal vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

La Troncal vs U.S. Average

The median household income in La Troncal is N/A. Per capita income is $6,738 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 43.4, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: La Troncal vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$6,738

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.3%
41% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living43.40 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In La Troncal, 27.4% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.0% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 27.2% have high blood pressure. 9.5% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 2.7% report binge drinking. 86.5% are physically inactive, above the national average. 7.4% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: La Troncal vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.4%
15% below US avg
Diabetes8.0%
High Blood Pressure27.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.5%
32% below US avg
Binge Drinking2.7%
Physical Inactivity86.5%
Depression7.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate78.0%

Food & Exercise

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). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 11 — among the cleanest air in the country. 93% of days have good air quality. 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 US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall63.9 inches
68% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median11.0
RatingGood
Good Days %92.7%

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
15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55% below the national average of 33.7%. 96.3% have completed high school. 72.7% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.0%
55% below US avg
High School+96.3%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density16,830/sq mi
Total Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access72.7%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

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