All Countries
Pungalá, Ecuador
Chimborazo Province · Ecuador
Pungalá is a small town in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 9,364 ft (2,854 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
Discover Pungalá, Ecuador
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Pungalá
Chambo is a town in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador. It is the county seat of the Chambo Canton. It is also the birthplace of former Ecuadorian president Osvaldo Hurtado (1981–84) as well as notable 19th-century educator Leopoldo Freire, entrepreneur Alejandrino Capelo, and educator Jorge Capelo Freire. It was a stronghold of conservative Catholic resistance to the 1895 Liberal Revolution and is now one of the largest towns in Chimborazo province and the closest major urban center to the provincial capital of Riobamba.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,364 ft (2,854 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.8173°, -78.5933° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Chimborazo Province |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.5 inches (1,332 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.4 inches (14 cm) |
About Pungalá
Pungalá is a small town in Ecuador (Chimborazo Province) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 9,364 feet (2,854 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.5 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,364 ft (2,854 m) |
| Area | 15.5 sq mi (40.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.8173°N, 78.5933°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (5 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 5 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 35 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 128 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 157 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 158 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 163 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 165 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 178 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 183 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in |
Pungalá has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 52°F in July to 65°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.6") and August the driest (1.7").
Schools in Pungalá
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela de Educación Básica Zoila Villalba de Proaño | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educacion Basica Intercultural Bilingue Mushuk Pakari | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educacion Basica Tupay Autachi Auqui | — | — | — | — |
| CECIBEB Benjamin Carrion | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Intercultural Bilingue Rio Guamboya | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Intercultural Bilingue Gonzalo Pizarro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Angel Manuel Valencia Noriega | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Intercultural Bilingue Jose Felix Tixi | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Intercultural Bilingue Hermano Miguel | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Intercultural Bilingue Sangay | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educaion Basica Intercultural Bilingue Rey de los Andes | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Intercultural Bilingue Puruhaypamba | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Ambrosio Noriega | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Intercultural Bilingue Procer Ascazubi | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Daniel Leon Borja | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Maina | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educaion Basica Intercultural Bilingue Rio Palora | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educacion Basica Intercultural Bilingue Augustin Proaño Recalde | — | — | — | — |
| CECIBEB Teniente Gustavo Ledesma Vasquez | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Pungalá
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Andina | musica latinoamericana, popular culture | AAC 128 kbps |
Museums in Pungalá
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Madre | ||||
| Huellas Paleontológicas | ||||
| Museo Banco Central | ||||
| Museo Ciencias Naturales | ||||
| Museo de Arte Religioso | ||||
| Museo de la Ciudad | ||||
| Museo de la ciudad de Guano | ||||
| Museo Paleontológico de San José de Chalán | ||||
| Museos Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| The cultura Museum of the Lama |
Libraries in Pungalá
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca FADE | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca GAD GUAMOTE | 0.0 | |||||
| Clicksoluciones | 0.0 | |||||
| Clicksoluciones | 0.0 | |||||
| ESPOCH Documentacion, IDI | 0.0 | |||||
| FCP-AUDITORIO | 0.0 | |||||
| FM - BIBLIOTECA | 0.0 | |||||
| FRN-Bilbioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Los Geranios Libreria | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pungalá
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado de la Condamine | |||||
| Mercado de la Condamine | |||||
| Mercado de la Condamine | |||||
| Mercado de la Merced | |||||
| Mercado de San Francisco | |||||
| Mercado Juan Bernardo Davalos | |||||
| Mercado Juan Bernardo Davalos | |||||
| mercado la esperanza | |||||
| Mercado La Esperanza | |||||
| Mercado La Esperanza | |||||
| Mercado La Esperanza | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista San Pedro de Riobamba | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Oriental | |||||
| Mercado San Alfonso | |||||
| MERCADO SANTA ROSA | |||||
| MERCADO SANTA ROSA | |||||
| PLAZA DE HIERBA |
Stadiums & Teams in Pungalá
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pungalá
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chachoán Regional Airport | ATF | Medium Airport |
| Coronel E Carvajal Airport | XMS | Medium Airport |
| Alba Elena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Arapicos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chimborazo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Piedrero Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Amazonas Airport | PTZ | Small Airport |
| San Rafael Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sucúa Airport | SUQ | Small Airport |
| Unswantz Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Untsurientsa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Pungalá
23 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Baby City | ||
| Centro de especialidades odontologicas Más Vida | ||
| centro de Salid N 3 | ||
| Centro de Salud 1 | ||
| Centro de Salud Bellavista | ||
| Centro de Salud Calpi | ||
| Centro de Salud Lican | ||
| Centro de Salud Loma de Quito | ||
| Centro de Salud Parque Industria IESS | ||
| Centro Gerontológico Municipal del Cantón Chambo | ||
| Centro Radiológico Imagen Digital | ||
| Clínica de los riñones MENIDIAL | ||
| Clínica Médica Sur | ||
| CLINICA MODERNA | ||
| Clínica Riobamba | ||
| CLINICA SAN ANTONIO | ||
| Clínica San Marcos | ||
| Clínica Santa Cecilia | ||
| Consultorios Materno Infantil Dr. Lino Rojas - Dra. Blanca Cruz | ||
| FISIO MEDICAL CENTER | ||
| Instituto del Cancer | ||
| Star Medic | ||
| subcentro de salud CPS |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Pungalá
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Sangay National Park | Natural | 1983 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pungalá
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica Buenaventura - Daldal | |
| Iglesia Católica San Miguel de Pungalá | |
| Santuario Católico Virgen del Rosario de la Peña | Pungalá |
Quick Facts
🇪🇨 About Ecuador
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Pungalá
Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Pungalá.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Pungalá
What is the weather like in Pungalá?
Pungalá has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.5 inches, with 5.4 inches of snow.