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Palanda, Ecuador

Zamora Chinchipe · Ecuador

Palanda is a small town in Zamora Chinchipe, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 3,730 ft (1,137 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

3,730 ft Elevation 1,137 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
87.6 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Palanda

Palanda

Palanda ist eine Ortschaft und eine Parroquia urbana im gleichnamigen Kanton der ecuadorianischen Provinz Zamora Chinchipe. Die Parroquia besitzt eine Fläche von 501,7 km². Die Einwohnerzahl lag im Jahr 2010 bei 3701. Davon lebten 1999 Einwohner im urbanen Bereich von Palanda. Am 15. Dezember 1920 wurde die Parroquia rural Palanda als Teil des Kantons Chinchipe gegründet. Am 2. Dezember 1997 wurde der Kanton Palanda gegründet und Palanda wurde als Parroquia urbana dessen Verwaltungssitz.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain87.6 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation3,730 ft (1,137 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,730 ft (1,137 m)
Coordinates-4.6495°, -79.1323°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceZamora Chinchipe
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation87.6 inches (2,225 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palanda

Palanda is a small town in Ecuador (Zamora Chinchipe) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 3,730 feet (1,137 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.6 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Palanda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 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 87.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,730 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above Ecuador avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,730 ft (1,137 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-4.6495°N, 79.1323°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.6"
131% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.90"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

105 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 133 km
Aug 17, 1992 114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.3 127 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 136 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 122 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 85 km
May 21, 2024 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador M5.1 121 km
Apr 17, 2019 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.1 120 km
Oct 15, 2009 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru M5.0 120 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 87 km
Dec 24, 2000 102 km ESE of Yantzaza, Ecuador M4.9 143 km
May 25, 2004 9 km WNW of Suyo, Peru M4.9 107 km
Mar 9, 2020 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru M4.9 99 km
Jan 8, 2004 28 km NW of Celica, Ecuador M4.9 139 km
Apr 9, 2016 70 km SE of Yantzaza, Ecuador M4.9 96 km
Dec 7, 1995 16 km NE of Cariamanga, Ecuador M4.9 62 km
Oct 12, 1999 20 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M4.9 122 km
Jul 21, 2021 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.9 65 km
Sep 2, 2011 17 km NNE of Piñas, Ecuador M4.9 137 km
Sep 9, 2014 34 km W of Celica, Ecuador M4.8 138 km
Jul 4, 2019 42 km ESE of Papayal, Peru M4.8 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 6.1 in
March 67°F (19°C) 7.9 in Wettest
April 67°F (19°C) 5.9 in
May 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
August 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 67°F (19°C) 1.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in
November 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
December 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in

Palanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 63°F in January to 67°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.9") and August the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Palanda

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela de Educación Básica Provincia de Pastaza
Unidad Educativa"Oriente Ecuatoriano" Bloque 3
Unidad Educativa "Oriente Ecuatoriano" Bloque 2
Escuela Fiscomisional “La Dolorosa”
La Escuela de Educación Básica Manuel De Jesús Calle
Escuela De Educación Básica Libertador Simón Bolívar
Escuela De Educación Básica Angel Polibio Chavez
Unidad Educativa "Oriente Ecuatoriano" Bloque 1
Escuela de Educación Básica Rio Manchinatza
Unidad Educativa Alberto Saetama Masache
Escuela de Educación Básica Abdón Calderón
Unidad Educativa República de Francia
Escuela de Educación Básica San Agustin
Escuela De Educación Básica Leonardo Carrión
Escuela de Educación Básica "Segundo Teodoro Pavón"
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Radio Stations near Palanda

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Farmers Markets in Palanda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Centro Comercial de Palanda
Mercado Valladolid
Minimarket Jaramillo

Hotels in Palanda

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bracamoros
Hostal "Cascada San Luis"
Hostal Palanda
Hotel Atlantis
Hotel Merino
Hotel Merino

Restaurants in Palanda

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Canelita
El crustáceo
Mustang
Pizza Juancho Moretti
Restaurante Alex
Restaurante Gabrielita
Stop Garage - Wings & Beers

Cafes in Palanda

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bistró Pukamuro
Café con alma
La sucursal del cielo Café - Restaurante

Clinics in Palanda

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud de Palanda
EC #486615405

Dentists in Palanda

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cf Dental
Gutierrez Dental Center

Bus Stations in Palanda

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Compañía de Transporte "Ciudad de Palanda" S.A.
Cooperativa de Transportes Sur Oriente
Unión Cariamanga

Gas Stations in Palanda

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de servicio "Ciudad de Palanda"

Banks in Palanda

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BanEcuador
CACPE Zamora Chinchipe
Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Crediamigo
CoopMego
Faces microfinanzas

Breweries in Palanda

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería El Último Trago

Stadiums & Teams in Palanda

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Palanda

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ciudad de Catamayo AirportLOHSmall Airport
Cumbaratza AirportSmall Airport
Huancabamba AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Palanda

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sevientrega

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palanda

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Valle Hermoso
Iglesia Borleros
Iglesia Católica San Juan Bautista | Palanda
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Palanda?

Palanda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.6 inches.

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