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Quiroga, Ecuador

Imbabura · Ecuador

Quiroga is a small town in Imbabura, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 8,156 ft (2,486 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

8,156 ft Elevation 2,486 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
433.3 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Quiroga

Quiroga

Cotacachi is a town that is the seat of Cotacachi Canton, Imbabura Province, Ecuador, in South America. Cotacachi is located at an altitude of 2,418 metres (7,933 ft) and had a population of 8,848 in 2010.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain433.3 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation8,156 ft (2,486 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation8,156 ft (2,486 m)
Coordinates0.2830°, -78.2849°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceImbabura
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation433.3 inches (11,005 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Quiroga

Quiroga is a small town in Ecuador (Imbabura) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 8,156 feet (2,486 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 433.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Quiroga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 300 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 433.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,156 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above Ecuador avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,156 ft (2,486 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates0.2830°N, 78.2849°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 433.3"
1040% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.60"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

140 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 16, 2025.

May 18, 2016 24 km NW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M6.9 150 km
Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 137 km
Dec 26, 1992 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador M5.9 146 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 67 km
Jan 31, 2025 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador M5.5 129 km
May 11, 1994 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.3 50 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador M5.3 42 km
Mar 28, 2004 27 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador M5.3 147 km
Sep 13, 2003 29 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.3 141 km
Feb 8, 2012 near the coast of Ecuador M5.2 116 km
Oct 9, 2009 3 km N of Tena, Ecuador M5.2 148 km
Mar 30, 2020 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M5.2 66 km
Oct 10, 1995 37 km WSW of Valdez, Ecuador M5.1 147 km
Oct 8, 2000 Colombia-Ecuador border region M5.1 24 km
Aug 12, 2014 20 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador M5.1 34 km
Jun 18, 2023 36 km NE of Archidona, Ecuador M5.1 132 km
Mar 16, 2020 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.0 103 km
Apr 15, 2004 22 km E of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.0 145 km
Jun 17, 2025 44 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.0 133 km
May 22, 2018 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.0 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 1,000 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuicocha (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 9 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 12 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 17 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 21 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 34 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 44 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 61 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 71 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 73 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 80 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 81 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 86 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 87 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 96 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 108 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in Wettest
May 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
July 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
August 56°F (13°C) 1.0 in Driest
September 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
December 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in

Quiroga has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 55°F in January to 56°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Quiroga

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela comunitaria bilingüe Enrique Vacas Galindo
UE Luis Plutarco Cevallos Etapa Cuicocha
Colegio Luis Plutarco Cevallos
Escuela Eloy Proaño
Escuela Andrés Avelino de la Torre
Colegio Eloy Proaño
Escuela Bilingue Intercultural Pichincha Comunidad de Morochos
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Radio Stations near Quiroga

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Coquetisima Online latina, música en español MP3
Radio Quito 760 AM latin music, multicultural AAC 32 kbps

Museums in Quiroga

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antigua Fábrica Textil Imbabura
Casa Museo
Museo Arqueológico y Etnográfico Atahualpa
Museo de Cotacachi
Museo de las Culturas
Museo de Perucho
Museo del Antiguo Cuartel
Museo del Banco Central del Ecuador
Museo del Pueblo Kichwa Otavalo
Museo Ecologica Cotachi Cayapas
Museo y cueva Inca
Parque Arqueológico Cochasqui
Samay Huasi Museum

Libraries in Quiroga

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Fundación Galo Plaza Lasso0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Quiroga

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Animal market
Distribuidora Vásquez
Distribuidora Vásquez
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 Amazonas
Mercado de animales Otavalo
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 Quiroga

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mily's Ville

Restaurants in Quiroga

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabaña Mágica
Cochañan
Flor del Lag
Fritadas La "Y"
Hacienda San Isidro
Hornazos Doña Rosita
Hostería Cuicocha
La Carreta Restaurant
La Playita Del Rey
Restaurante El Mirador

Cafes in Quiroga

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Toisan Cafetería

Bus Stations in Quiroga

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oficina Transporte Valle de Intag

Stadiums & Teams in Quiroga

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Airports Near Quiroga

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mariscal Sucre International AirportUIOLarge Airport
Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International AirportTUAMedium Airport
San Luis AirportIPIMedium Airport
Andes Aeroclub AirportSmall Airport
Tambillo AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Quiroga

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
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 Quiroga

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla católica de Chilcapamba
El Punge
Gruta Del Divino Niño
Iglesia Alianza Cristiana Y Misionera Shalom Comunidad de Morochos
Iglesia Católica Comunidad de Morochos
Iglesia Católica San Vicente de Quiroga
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
2,418 m (7,933 ft)
Area
5.6 km² (2.2 mi²)

🇪🇨 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

Volcanoes Near Quiroga

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m 650

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 Quiroga?

Quiroga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 433.3 inches.

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