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Punín, Ecuador
Chimborazo Province · Ecuador
Punín is a small town in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 9,321 ft (2,841 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
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About Punín
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 | 9,321 ft (2,841 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.7658°, -78.6565° |
| 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 Punín
Punín is a small town in Ecuador (Chimborazo Province) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 9,321 feet (2,841 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 | 52.9°F |
| 2% below Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,321 ft (2,841 m) |
| Area | 15.5 sq mi (40.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.7658°N, 78.6565°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 | 44 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 124 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 154 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 156 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 157 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 161 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 178 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 178 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in |
Punín 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 (3.7") and August the driest (1.6").
Schools in Punín
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela de Educacion Basica Javier Saenz | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Dr. Manuel Naula Sagñay | — | — | — | — |
| Red Educativa Chacabamba | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Comuniario Abya Yala | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Bilingue Mariano Valla Sagnay | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educacion Basica Intercultural Bilingue General Alejo Saes | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educacion Basica Ambrosio Davalos | — | — | — | — |
| Holguer Altamirano | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educacion Basica Teofilo Saenz Davalos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educacion Basica Intercultural Bilingue 13 de Junio | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Condorazo | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Intercultural Bilingue Basalan | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educacion Basica Juan de Dios Martinez Mera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Benito Juarez | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Ricardo Descalzi | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Carchi | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educacion Basica Intercultural Bilingue Maria Esther Muñoz | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Punín
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Andina | musica latinoamericana, popular culture | AAC 128 kbps |
Museums in Punín
| 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 Punín
| 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 Punín
| 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 |
Train Stations in Punín
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Punín
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Punín
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chachoán Regional Airport | ATF | Medium Airport |
| Coronel E Carvajal Airport | XMS | Medium Airport |
| Agroazucar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Alba Elena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Arapicos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bototillal Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chimborazo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Piedrero Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Clementina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Puntilla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Amazonas Airport | PTZ | Small Airport |
| San Rafael Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa María Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sucúa Airport | SUQ | Small Airport |
| Untsurientsa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Punín
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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Punín
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Católica de Bacún | |
| Gruta Católica de San Isidro de Punín | |
| Gruta del Señor de la Agonía | |
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia Católica de Alajawan | |
| Iglesia Católica de Chulcunag Alto | |
| Iglesia Católica de Chulcunag Centro | |
| Iglesia Católica de Miraloma | |
| Iglesia Católica de San Vicente | |
| Iglesia Católica de Santa Bárbara | |
| Iglesia Católica de Tzalarón | |
| Iglesia Católica San Isidro de Punín | |
| Iglesia Católica San Juan Bautista de Punín | |
| Iglesia Católica Santísima Cruz de Nauteg | |
| Iglesia Santísima Verde Cruz | |
| Santuario Católico Señor de la Agonía | Punín |
Quick Facts
🇪🇨 About Ecuador
Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Punín
What is the weather like in Punín?
Punín 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.