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Marcos Espinel, Ecuador

Tungurahua Province · Ecuador

Marcos Espinel is a small town in Tungurahua Province, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 9,482 ft (2,890 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,482 ft Elevation 2,890 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
50.2 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Marcos Espinel

Marcos Espinel

Marcos Espinel ist eine Ortschaft und eine Parroquia rural im Kanton Santiago de Píllaro der ecuadorianischen Provinz Tungurahua. Die Parroquia besitzt eine Fläche von 161,6 km². Die Einwohnerzahl lag im Jahr 2010 bei 1880. Die Parroquia Marcos Espinel wurde am 24. November 1938 gegründet. Namensgeber war Marcos Espinel, der erste Teniente Político, der die Würde eines Regierungsministers und Vizepräsidenten der Republik innehatte. Zuvor hieß der Ort Chacata.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain50.2 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation9,482 ft (2,890 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation9,482 ft (2,890 m)
Coordinates-1.1740°, -78.5242°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceTungurahua Province
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Annual Precipitation50.2 inches (1,275 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.8 inches (2 cm)

About Marcos Espinel

Marcos Espinel is a small town in Ecuador (Tungurahua Province) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 9,482 feet (2,890 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.2 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Marcos Espinel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,482 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 41°F Jul (5°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below Ecuador avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average41°F (5°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,482 ft (2,890 m)
Area38.0 sq mi (98.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-1.1740°N, 78.5242°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.2"
32% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

331 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 24, 2025.

Aug 12, 2010 Ecuador M7.1 136 km
Aug 28, 1999 43 km SE of Tena, Ecuador M6.3 109 km
Apr 26, 1999 21 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador M6.0 98 km
Mar 28, 1996 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador M6.0 28 km
Dec 26, 1992 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador M5.9 54 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 130 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 145 km
Feb 13, 2007 25 km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador M5.6 88 km
Apr 14, 1995 53 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador M5.5 135 km
Mar 27, 2015 34 km SE of Tena, Ecuador M5.5 105 km
Aug 25, 1996 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.5 19 km
Jan 31, 2025 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador M5.5 59 km
Dec 30, 1998 11 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador M5.4 89 km
Jan 7, 1995 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 72 km
Jan 25, 1994 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 71 km
Mar 28, 2007 49 km E of Puyo, Ecuador M5.3 109 km
Sep 13, 2003 29 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.3 30 km
Mar 25, 2014 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador M5.3 146 km
Mar 28, 2004 27 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador M5.3 26 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador M5.3 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cotopaxi (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 56 km
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 61 km
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 68 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 88 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 92 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 92 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 94 km
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 95 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 112 km
Sumaco Stratovolcano 3,990 m (13,091 ft) 1895 122 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 135 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 147 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 148 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 156 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in Wettest
May 56°F (14°C) 2.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
July 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
August 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
October 56°F (14°C) 2.3 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in Warmest
December 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in

Marcos Espinel has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 39°F in January to 57°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Marcos Espinel

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
La merced — — — —
San José de Poaló — — — —
hualcopo duchicela — — — —
Escuela De Educación Básica Manuel del Carmen Pachano — — — —
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Radio Stations near Marcos Espinel

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Andina musica latinoamericana, popular culture AAC 128 kbps
RVT Satelital 91.5 FM music, musica MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alegriafm — AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Xtrema FM electro, pop MP3 128 kbps
machdeportes — AAC 48 kbps
Color Stereo 105.3 FM chicha, chicha ecuatoriana AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Marcos Espinel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Auto Clásico
Casa de la Cultura
Casa de la Cultura
Casa de Montalvo
Dinosaurus Park
Friar Enrique Mideros Museum
Mausoleo de Montalvo
Museo del Colegio Bolívar
Museo pictórico Luis Edmundo Martinez Mera
Museo volcanico
Museum de mi Pueblo
Museum Sucre
Quinta de Montalvo
Radio Pillaro

Libraries in Marcos Espinel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Prof. León María Viera0.0
distribuidor de papel0.0
distribuidor de papel0.0
Estudiante0.0
importadora utiles oficina0.0
importadora utiles oficina0.0
librería0.0
Librería0.0
libreria0.0
libreria0.0
libreria0.0
libreria0.0
librería0.0
librería0.0
librería0.0
librería0.0
librería0.0
librería0.0
libreria0.0
librería0.0
librería0.0
librería0.0
librería0.0
librería0.0
librería0.0
librería0.0
librería0.0
librería0.0
libreria0.0
libreria y bazar0.0
libreria y bazar0.0
Papelería0.0
Pillaro0.0
Quisapincha0.0
Quisapincha0.0

Farmers Markets in Marcos Espinel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
AgustoDavalos
America
CENTRO DE COMERCIALIZACIÓN DE PRODUCTOS AGRICOLAS
Centro de mercadeo de ganado ambato
Concha Acustica
DE Animales menores Y Hierva
Good Pollo
Julio Hidalgo
mercadeo de ganado condorpamba
Mercado
Mercado América
Mercado Artesanal
Mercado Central
Mercado Central
Mercado Central de Quero
Mercado Cristobal Colon
Mercado de Flores
Mercado Intercultural del Pueblo Chibuleo
Mercado Mayorista Ambato Frutas y Verduras
Mercado Mayorista de Pillaro
Mercado Modelo (con Parqueo)
Mercado Municipal de Cevallos
Mercado Municipal Quisapincha
Mercado Pichincha
Mercado Pichincha
Mercado República de Argentina
Mercado San Luis
Mercado Simón Bolívar mariscos
Mercado Sur
Pilahuin
Plaza 12 de noviembre
Plaza Central Quisapincha
Plaza Chile
Plaza Cívica y Mercado Urbina
Plaza de las Gallinas
Plaza de papas
Plaza Pachano legumbres
Plaza Primero de Mayo
Plaza San Jacinto
Plaza San Jacinto
Plaza San Pedro
Plaza San Pedro
Venta animales Bovino Porcino Salcedo
venta de animales
venta de mariscos
venta de mariscos
ZCF Zona Consumidor Final

Breweries in Marcos Espinel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hoppy Palms
Hoppy Palms

Stadiums & Teams in Marcos Espinel

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Jaime Zumarraga
Plaza de Toros San Isidro Labrador

Airports Near Marcos Espinel

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chachoán Regional AirportATFMedium Airport
Cotopaxi International AirportLTXMedium Airport
Arapicos Airport—Small Airport
Chimborazo Airport—Small Airport
Mayor Galo Torres Airport—Small Airport
Rio Amazonas AirportPTZSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Marcos Espinel

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CENNA
Centro de Otorrinolaringología Dr. Paúl Dueñas
Centro de Salud Quisapincha
Centro de Salud Salasaca
Cima Lab
DERMAGEN
dispensario del seguro social campesino
Planificación Familiar
uromedik

Churches & Religious Organizations in Marcos Espinel

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ANDAHUALO PACCHA
Iglesia San José de Poaló
San Isidro barrio
San Luis

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil

🇪🇨 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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What is the weather like in Marcos Espinel?

Marcos Espinel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.2 inches.

Nearby Cities

Píllaro 7,462 pop · 1.8 mi Ambato 387,309 pop · 8.2 mi San Miguel 10,838 pop · 10.0 mi Pelileo 16,572 pop · 10.9 mi Baños 9,501 pop · 16.9 mi Latacunga 205,624 pop · 17.7 mi Pujilí 16,168 pop · 19.1 mi Saquisilí 3,778 pop · 25.1 mi Guano 12,659 pop · 30.9 mi Riobamba 264,048 pop · 35.2 mi Puyo 24,881 pop · 42.1 mi Guaranda 22,199 pop · 43.7 mi Machachi 25,742 pop · 45.8 mi Tena 17,172 pop · 50.6 mi
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