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Mocha, Ecuador

Tungurahua Province · Ecuador

Mocha is a small town in Tungurahua Province, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 10,699 ft (3,261 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,699 ft Elevation 3,261 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
55.8 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Mocha

Mocha is a city located in the central Andean mountain range of Ecuador. Located in Tungurahua Province, Mocha is the seat of the Mocha Canton. The current mayor of Mocha is Sr. Orlando Caluña.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain55.8 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation10,699 ft (3,261 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation10,699 ft (3,261 m)
Coordinates-1.4191°, -78.6620°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceTungurahua Province
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation55.8 inches (1,417 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mocha

Mocha is a small town in Ecuador (Tungurahua Province) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 10,699 feet (3,261 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.8 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Mocha experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 55.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,699 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below Ecuador avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,699 ft (3,261 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-1.4191°N, 78.6620°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.8"
47% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 3.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

343 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 24, 2025.

Aug 28, 1999 43 km SE of Tena, Ecuador M6.3 125 km
Apr 26, 1999 21 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador M6.0 101 km
Mar 28, 1996 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador M6.0 43 km
Dec 26, 1992 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador M5.9 81 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 99 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 143 km
Feb 13, 2007 25 km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador M5.6 98 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 116 km
Apr 14, 1995 53 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador M5.5 137 km
Aug 25, 1996 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.5 37 km
Jan 31, 2025 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador M5.5 88 km
Mar 27, 2015 34 km SE of Tena, Ecuador M5.5 122 km
Jan 7, 1995 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 74 km
Apr 28, 2015 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador M5.4 130 km
Dec 30, 1998 11 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador M5.4 90 km
Jan 25, 1994 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 74 km
Mar 28, 2004 27 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador M5.3 56 km
Jan 28, 1996 47 km SE of Palora, Ecuador M5.3 129 km
Mar 25, 2014 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador M5.3 115 km
Sep 13, 2003 29 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.3 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 41 km
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 74 km
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 85 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 86 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 119 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 119 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 123 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 125 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 139 km
Sumaco Stratovolcano 3,990 m (13,091 ft) 1895 151 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 164 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 178 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 178 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 187 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in Driest
February 56°F (14°C) 2.1 in
March 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
April 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in Wettest
May 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
July 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in Warmest
December 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in

Mocha has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 47°F in July to 57°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Mocha

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Josefa Calixto
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Radio Stations near Mocha

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 Mocha

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Auto Clásico
Casa de Montalvo
Friar Enrique Mideros Museum
Mausoleo de Montalvo
Museo Banco Central
Museo de la ciudad de Guano
Museo del Colegio Bolívar
Museo pictórico Luis Edmundo Martinez Mera
Museo volcanico
Museum de mi Pueblo
Museum Sucre
Quinta de Montalvo
Radio Pillaro
The cultura Museum of the Lama

Libraries in Mocha

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca FADE0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Prof. León María Viera0.0
distribuidor de papel0.0
distribuidor de papel0.0
ESPOCH Documentacion, IDI0.0
FCP-AUDITORIO0.0
FM - BIBLIOTECA0.0
FRN-Bilbioteca0.0
importadora utiles oficina0.0
importadora utiles oficina0.0
libreria0.0
librería0.0
libreria0.0
libreria0.0
librería0.0
librería0.0
librería0.0
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librería0.0
libreria0.0
librería0.0
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Librería0.0
libreria0.0
libreria0.0
librería0.0
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librería0.0
librería0.0
librería0.0
librería0.0
libreria y bazar0.0
libreria y bazar0.0
Los Geranios Libreria0.0
Papelería0.0
Pillaro0.0
Quisapincha0.0
Quisapincha0.0

Farmers Markets in Mocha

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
CENTRO DE COMERCIALIZACIÓN DE PRODUCTOS AGRICOLAS
Centro de mercadeo de ganado ambato
Concha Acustica
Good Pollo
Mercado
Mercado
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 Juan Bernardo Davalos
Mercado Juan Bernardo Davalos
mercado la esperanza
Mercado La Esperanza
Mercado La Esperanza
Mercado La Esperanza
Mercado Mayorista Ambato Frutas y Verduras
Mercado Mayorista de Pillaro
Mercado Modelo (con Parqueo)
Mercado Municipal de Cevallos
Mercado Municipal Quisapincha
Mercado Oriental
Mercado República de Argentina
Mercado San Luis
Mercado Simón Bolívar mariscos
Mercado Sur
Pilahuin
Plaza 12 de noviembre
Plaza Central Quisapincha
Plaza Cívica y Mercado Urbina
PLAZA DE HIERBA
Plaza Pachano legumbres
Plaza Primero de Mayo
Plaza San Jacinto
Plaza San Jacinto
Plaza San Pedro
Plaza San Pedro
venta de mariscos
venta de mariscos
Yatzaputzán
ZCF Zona Consumidor Final

Restaurants in Mocha

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Diocelina
Gallery Restaurante
Tradición Mochana

Cafes in Mocha

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe de la montaña

Gas Stations in Mocha

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E.S. Valle

Breweries in Mocha

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hoppy Palms
Hoppy Palms

Stadiums & Teams in Mocha

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mocha

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chachoán Regional AirportATFMedium Airport
Cotopaxi International AirportLTXMedium Airport
Arapicos AirportSmall Airport
Bototillal AirstripSmall Airport
Chimborazo AirportSmall Airport
Costa Azul AirstripSmall Airport
Cristal AirportSmall Airport
Esterito AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Clementina AirportSmall Airport
KM 35 AirportSmall Airport
Los Perez AirportSmall Airport
Pantalony AirportSmall Airport
Rio Amazonas AirportPTZSmall Airport
San Alejandro AirportSmall Airport
San Simón AirstripSmall Airport
Santa María AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Mocha

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CENNA
Centro de especialidades odontologicas Más Vida
Centro de Salud Calpi
Centro de Salud Lican
Centro de Salud Loma de Quito
Centro de Salud Quisapincha
Centro de Salud Salasaca
Cima Lab
Clínica de los riñones MENIDIAL
Clínica Riobamba
Consultorios Materno Infantil Dr. Lino Rojas - Dra. Blanca Cruz
FISIO MEDICAL CENTER
Instituto del Cancer

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mocha

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica de El Porvenir
Iglesia Católica de Mocha Nuevo
Iglesia Católica de Quinchicoto
Iglesia Católica de Santísima Cruz
Iglesia Católica del Barrio 10 de Agosto
Iglesia Católica Matriz San Juan Bautista de Mocha
Iglesia Católica San Felipe de Rumipamba "Niño de la Cruz"
Iglesia Católica San Francisco
Salón del Reino Testigos de Jehová Estación Mocha

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
3,264 m (10,709 ft)

🇪🇨 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 Mocha

What is the weather like in Mocha?

Mocha has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 55.8 inches.

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