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Macará, Ecuador
Loja · Ecuador
Macará is a small city in Loja, Ecuador with a population of 13,035. Elevation: 1,801 ft (549 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Macará
Macará is a city in the Loja Province of Ecuador. It is the seat of the Macará Canton and is located on the border between Ecuador and Peru.
People
Climate
| Population | 13,035 |
| Population Density | 3,903 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,801 ft (549 m) |
| Coordinates | -4.3818°, -79.9452° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Loja |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.0 inches (1,676 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Macará
Macará is a small city in Ecuador (Loja) with a population of 13,035. The city sits at an elevation of 1,801 feet (549 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.0 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in Macará
Macará has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C (76°F). The hottest month is Sep (24.9°C), the coldest is Dec (23.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 380 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.2°F |
| 39% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,801 ft (549 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,903/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.3818°N, 79.9452°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1953 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 6 | 131 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in |
Macará has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 73°F in June to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.0") and July the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Macará
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio de bachillerato Trece de noviembre | College | - | , |
Schools in Macará
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela de Educación Básica Ignacio Adolfo Granda Valarezo | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Técnico Macará | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Maristas | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Santa Mariana de Jesús | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Macará
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Activa | entretenimiento, musica | AAC+ 96 kbps |
Museums in Macará
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Etnohistórico Manuel Vegas Castillo - Suyo |
Libraries in Macará
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Macará
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal de Macará |
Hotels in Macará
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Macará
13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Macará
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Macará
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Macará
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Macará
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Macará
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Macará
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport | MRR | Medium Airport |
| Ciudad de Catamayo Airport | LOH | Small Airport |
| Loja Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yapatera Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Macará
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Católica de El Corral | |
| Capilla Católica Divino Niño | Macará | |
| Iglesia Católica Matriz San Antonio de Macará | |
| Iglesia Católica Reina de El Cisne | |
| Templete de María Auxiliadora |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Macará
What is the population of Macará?
Macará has a population of 13,035 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 3,903 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Macará?
Macará has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 66.0 inches.