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Otavalo, Ecuador
Imbabura · Ecuador
Otavalo is a mid-size city in Imbabura, Ecuador with a population of 32,330. Elevation: 8,307 ft (2,532 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
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About Otavalo
Otavalo, capital of Otavalo Canton, has a population largely made up of the Otavalo indigenous group. It is located in Imbabura Province of Ecuador. According to the 2022 census, the town had a population of 41,718 and is situated at an elevation of 2,532 metres (8,307 ft). It is surrounded by the peaks of Imbabura, Cotacachi, and Mojanda volcanoes. Mario Conejo is the current mayor of the city of Otavalo.
People
Climate
| Population | 32,330 |
| Population Density | 472 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,307 ft (2,532 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.2346°, -78.2625° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Imbabura |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.0 inches (889 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Otavalo
Otavalo is a mid-size city in Ecuador (Imbabura) with a population of 32,330. The city sits at an elevation of 8,307 feet (2,532 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in Otavalo
Otavalo has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Feb (10.9°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1499 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,307 ft (2,532 m) |
| Area | 68.5 sq mi (177.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 472/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.2346°N, 78.2625°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1906 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 147 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Imbabura (9 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 9 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 12 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 14 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 26 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 31 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 38 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 59 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 68 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 74 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 76 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 76 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 81 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 90 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 91 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 103 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in |
Otavalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 55°F in July to 56°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (1.0").
Colleges & Universities in Otavalo
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Nacional Tabacundo | College | — | — |
| Dirección Distrital de Educacion 17D10 - Cayambe | College | — | — |
| INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO SUPERIOR NELSON TORRES | College | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Bartolomé de las Casas | College | — | — |
Schools in Otavalo
31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universidad de Otavalo | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Florencio Oleary | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Manuel J. Calle Calpaqui | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Manuel J Calle (Inicial) | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Manuel J Calle (Planta Central) | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Manuel J Calle (Chuchuqui) | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Manuel J Calle (Calpaqui) | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Francisco Moncayo | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Santa Juana de Chantal | — | — | — | — |
| Academia Carlos Machado | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Juan Enrique Pestalozzi | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Valle de Amanecer | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Integral | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Jaime Roldos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Sindicato de Chofferes | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Joya | — | — | — | — |
| Simón Bolivar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Luis De La Torre | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Jacinto Collahuazo | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Bilingüe José Pedro Maldonado | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Bilingüe Juan Francisco Cevallos | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa particular Julio María Matovelle | — | — | — | — |
| Cenfamil cenepa | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Formación Académica y Militar "CENEPA" | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Formación Académica y Militar "CENEPA" | — | — | — | — |
| Casa Comunal Monserrath Bajo | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad educativa "Jacinto Collahuazo" | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín "Juan Montalvo" | — | — | — | — |
| COLEGIO SANTA JUANA DE CHANTAL | — | — | — | — |
| ESCUELA JUAN MONTALVO | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio "San Luis" | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Otavalo
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio La Otra - 91.3 FM | — | AAC 112 kbps | |
| La Coquetisima Online | latina, música en español | MP3 | |
| Radio Platinum Fm | adult contemporary, adulto contemporáneo | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio Quito 760 AM | latin music, multicultural | AAC 32 kbps | |
| Rockeando con Reguetón | daddy yankee, flow | MP3 | |
| Los 40 Ecuador | música pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Pichincha | local news | AAC 128 kbps | |
| No es merengue es una merengazo | baile, latino | MP3 | |
| Radio Eres | — | AAC 32 kbps | |
| FM MUNDO 98.1 FM | — | AAC+ 40 kbps |
Museums in Otavalo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Fábrica Textil Imbabura | ||||
| Casa De Carlota Jaramillo | ||||
| Casa Museo | ||||
| Chiquitus | ||||
| Ecuador | ||||
| Francia | ||||
| Fundación Guasamin | ||||
| Insectario del parque Unasur | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico y Etnográfico Atahualpa | ||||
| Museo de Cotacachi | ||||
| Museo de las Culturas | ||||
| Museo de Perucho | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Intiñan | ||||
| Museo del Antiguo Cuartel | ||||
| Museo del Banco Central del Ecuador | ||||
| Museo del cacao | ||||
| Museo del Pueblo Kichwa Otavalo | ||||
| Museo Ecologica Cotachi Cayapas | ||||
| Museo Plaza de Toros | ||||
| Museo Templo del Sol | ||||
| Museo Templo del Sol "Pintor Cristobal Ortega Maila" | ||||
| Museo y cueva Inca | ||||
| Parque Arqueológico Cochasqui | ||||
| Planetario | ||||
| Samay Huasi Museum | ||||
| Solar Museum |
Libraries in Otavalo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Fundación Galo Plaza Lasso | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Otavalo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal market | |||||
| Distribuidora Vásquez | |||||
| Distribuidora Vásquez | |||||
| ECUSTARS | |||||
| EMPRESA PUBLICADE SERVICIOS MNICIPALES ANTONIO ANTE (PLANTA DE FAENAMIENTO) | |||||
| EMPRESA PUBLICADE SERVICIOS MNICIPALES ANTONIO ANTE (PLANTA DE FAENAMIENTO) | |||||
| Mercadito "La Primavera" | |||||
| Mercadito "La Primavera" | |||||
| Mercadito "La Primavera" | |||||
| Mercado 5 de Octubre - Feria de animales | |||||
| Mercado Amazonas | |||||
| Mercado de animales Otavalo | |||||
| Mercado de San Antonio | |||||
| Mercado Imbaya | |||||
| Mercado Jatum Cem | |||||
| Mercado La Playa | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal 24 de Mayo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal San Jose de Minas | |||||
| Mercado Santo Domingo | |||||
| Mercado Santo Domingo | |||||
| Plataforma Plaza Dominical | |||||
| Plaza de Ponchos |
Hotels in Otavalo
23 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Otavalo
104 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Otavalo
23 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Otavalo
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Otavalo
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Otavalo
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Otavalo
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Otavalo
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Otavalo
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Otavalo
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Otavalo
6 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Otavalo
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Otavalo
16 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Otavalo
6 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Otavalo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de la cerveza |
Stadiums & Teams in Otavalo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Otavalo
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mariscal Sucre International Airport | UIO | Large Airport |
| Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport | TUA | Medium Airport |
| San Luis Airport | IPI | Medium Airport |
| Andes Aeroclub Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tambillo Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Otavalo
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos del Ecuador - Otavalo | |
| Servientrega | |
| SERVIQUITO |
Treatment Centers in Otavalo
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| BEAU MEDICAL CENTER | ||
| CEMOPLAF | ||
| Centro de Salud | ||
| Milenium "Centro de Diagnóstico Médico" | ||
| NovaClínica Moderna | ||
| NovaClínica Moderna | ||
| SOLCA Núcleo de Ibarra | ||
| Unimedics Ibarra |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Otavalo
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Católica Divino Niño Jesús, Otavalo | |
| Capilla Católica Virgen del Carmen - Los Lagos | |
| Igesia Evangelica Indigena Ecuatoriana Alianza Cristiana y Misionera | |
| Iglesia "Virgen del Quinche" | |
| Iglesia Católica de la Virgen del Quinche | |
| Iglesia Católica El Jordán - Nuestra Señora de Monserrat | |
| Iglesia Católica San Francisco, Otavalo | |
| Iglesia Católica San Juan Bautista| Otavalo | |
| Iglesia Católica San Vicente Ferrer | |
| Iglesia de Jesucristo SUD | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Apostólica del Nombre de Jesús - Otavalo | |
| Iglesia Evangelica Reino De Los Cielos | |
| Iglesia SUD Estaca Otavalo | |
| Salón del Reino del Testigos de Jehová | |
| Santuario Nacional Católico Señor de las Angustias | Otavalo | |
| Templo Alianza Jesus El Buen Pastor |
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What is the population of Otavalo?
Otavalo has a population of 32,330 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 472 people per square mile, spread across 68.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Otavalo?
Otavalo has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches.