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Luz de América, Ecuador
Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas · Ecuador
Luz de América is a small town in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 981 ft (299 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Luz de América
The Quito Revolution (1809–1812) was a series of events that took place between 1809 and 1812 in the Real Audiencia de Quito, which led to the establishment of a short-lived State of Quito, and which can be considered as the seed of the independence movements that ended up forming the current Republic of Ecuador.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.4058°, -79.3032° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 174.4 inches (4,430 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Luz de América
Luz de América is a small town in Ecuador (Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 981 feet (299 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 174.4 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Area | 30.8 sq mi (79.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.4058°N, 79.3032°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.6 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2016 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 663 | 111 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 77 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 83 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 101 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 106 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 117 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 130 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 131 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 145 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 146 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 149 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 154 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 187 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 13.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 14.9 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 16.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 14.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in |
Luz de América has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 67°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 86.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (16.4") and August the driest (1.4").
Schools in Luz de América
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unidad Educativa Jaime Mola | — | — | — | — |
| CONADU | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de educación básica El Progreso | — | — | — | — |
| Esc. Benigno Rivas | — | — | — | — |
| Esc. Emma Gaviño Acosta | — | — | — | — |
| Esc. Antonio José de Sucre | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Tahuaza | — | — | — | — |
| Esc. General Ulpiano Paez | — | — | — | — |
| Esc. de Educacion Basica Holger Velastegui Dominguez | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa publica Alfonso Viteri Garrido | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Luz de América
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Nueva Unica | — | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Flama Plus 104.5 FM | entretenimiento, information | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Luz de América
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundacion Guayasamin | ||||
| Fundacion Guayasamin | ||||
| Museo Etnografico Tsáchila | ||||
| Museo Etnografico Tsáchila |
Libraries in Luz de América
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Luz de América
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Capacitación Artesanal Santa Martha | |||||
| Centro de Capacitación Artesanal Santa Martha | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado 10 de Agosto | |||||
| Mercado 10 de Agosto | |||||
| Mercado 17 de Diciembre | |||||
| Mercado ambulante Río Pupusa | |||||
| Mercado ambulante Río Pupusa | |||||
| Mercado frutero | |||||
| Mercado frutero | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista Costa Sierra | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal 29 de Diciembre | |||||
| Mercado Union y Progreso |
Restaurants in Luz de América
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Luz de América
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Luz de América
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Cancha Fútbol UE Alessandro Volta | ||
| Estadio | ||
| Estadio 30 de Junio | ||
| Estadio Deportivo Santa Martha | ||
| Estadio Nuevo Santo Domingo |
Airports Near Luz de América
25 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cotopaxi International Airport | LTX | Medium Airport |
| Agro Aereo Jaramillo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ana María Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Costa Azul Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cristal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Guayabo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Esterito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Holandesa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Km 192 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| KM 35 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Km 60 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cadena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Celeste Airport. | — | Small Airport |
| Los Perez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Molaute Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pantalony Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pedernales Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quevedo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quevedo North Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Alejandro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Honorato Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Simón Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Santo Domingo de Los Colorados Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Silok Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wongkinmay Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Luz de América
13 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Imágenes Dr. Fabián Alarcón | ||
| Clínica los angeles | ||
| Clínica Ochoa | ||
| Clìnica Oftalmológica Vista Sana | ||
| Clínica Santa Monica | ||
| Clínica Villarroel | ||
| DIRECCION DISTRITAL DE SALUD 23D01 | ||
| Dispensario Medico Sta Marta | ||
| Dr. Correa | ||
| Laboratorio clínico "Mishell" | ||
| Maternidad San Jose | ||
| SIRDSA | ||
| Subcentro de Salud Nueva Aurora |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Luz de América
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica Jesús del Gran Poder - Luz de América |
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What is the weather like in Luz de América?
Luz de América enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 174.4 inches.