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Nueva Loja, Ecuador
Sucumbíos · Ecuador
Nueva Loja is a small city in Sucumbíos, Ecuador with a population of 24,211. Elevation: 994 ft (303 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Nueva Loja
Nueva Loja, also known as Lago Agrio, is the capital of the province of Sucumbíos in Ecuador. It was founded in the 1960s as a base camp of Texaco. The official population as of the 2022 census is 55,627.
People
Climate
| Population | 24,211 |
| Population Density | 3,519 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.0860°, -76.8953° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Sucumbíos |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 136.6 inches (3,470 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Nueva Loja
Nueva Loja is a small city in Ecuador (Sucumbíos) with a population of 24,211. The city sits at an elevation of 994 feet (303 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 136.6 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in Nueva Loja
Nueva Loja has an average annual temperature of 24.6°C (76°F). The hottest month is Sep (26°C), the coldest is Jun (23.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2118 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.5°F |
| 42% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 96 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,519/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0860°N, 76.8953°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Reventador (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 87 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 107 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 121 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 137 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 141 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 142 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 145 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 145 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 152 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 159 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 161 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 165 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 174 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 12.0 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 15.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 14.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 13.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 11.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 8.6 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 12.2 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 11.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 9.8 in |
Nueva Loja has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in July to 78°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 136.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (15.2") and January the driest (8.5").
Colleges & Universities in Nueva Loja
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO SUPERIOR CRECERMAS | College | - | , |
| Unidad Educativa 26 de Septiembre | College | - | , |
| Unidad Educativa del Milenio Rafael Rodríguez Palacios | College | - | , |
| Unidad Educativa República de Canadá | College | - | , |
| Universidad Estatal Amazónica Sede Sucumbíos | University | - | , |
Schools in Nueva Loja
30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Once de Mayo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Leopoldo Lucero | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Lago Agrio | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Simón Bolívar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Fiscal Mixta Oriente Ecuatoriano | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Consejo Provincial de Napo | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Nacional Napo | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Dr. Camilo Gallegos Domínguez | - | - | - | - |
| COCHAPAMBA (Pueblo). | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA FORMACION CONDUCTORES PROFESIONALES SUCUMBIOS | - | - | - | - |
| Puyu Punku | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Ciudad de Macas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Illiniza | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Marieta de Veintimilla | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Río Jubones | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Zamora | - | - | - | - |
| Mayaycu | - | - | - | - |
| Cayambe | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Enrique Garcés | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Junín | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Ciudad de Puyo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Diesiséis de Febrero | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Las Américas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Gonzalo Zaldumbide | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Sarahurcu | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Carihuairazo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Eduardo Mora | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Benjamin Carrión | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Demetrio Aguilera | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Nueva Loja
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Sucumbíos 105.3 FM | music, musica | MP3 |
Museums in Nueva Loja
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Energía |
Libraries in Nueva Loja
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca UEA | 0.0 | |||||
| Laboratorio Computo | 0.0 | |||||
| Nueva Loja | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nueva Loja
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feria Libre Sector Norte | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista de Abastos |
Hotels in Nueva Loja
24 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nueva Loja
38 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Nueva Loja
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Nueva Loja
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Nueva Loja
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Nueva Loja
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Nueva Loja
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Nueva Loja
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nueva Loja
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nueva Loja
9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Nueva Loja
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Nueva Loja
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Nueva Loja
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco De Orellana Airport | OCC | Medium Airport |
| Tarapoa Airport | TPC | Medium Airport |
| Tres De Mayo Airport | PUU | Medium Airport |
| Guarumo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Joya de Los Sachas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Limoncocha Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nueva Loja Airport | LGQ | Small Airport |
| Orito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Eduardo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Shushufindi Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nueva Loja
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos del Ecuador |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nueva Loja
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Casa de la Iglesia | |
| Catedral Católica Nuestra Señora de El Cisne | Nueva Loja | |
| Culto a Padre Raúl Uzca | |
| IEANJesús - La Calderón | |
| IEANJesús - La Miraflores | |
| IEANJesús - Lago Agrio Central | |
| Iglesia Católica Jesús Resucitado - Lago Agrio | |
| Iglesia Católica San José Obrero - Lago Agrio | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Nueva Loja?
Nueva Loja has a population of 24,211 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 3,519 people per square mile, spread across 6.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Nueva Loja?
Nueva Loja has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 96 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 136.6 inches.