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San Gabriel, Ecuador

Carchi · Ecuador

San Gabriel is a small city in Carchi, Ecuador with a population of 14,487. Elevation: 9,383 ft (2,860 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

14,487 Population 8,623/sq mi density
9,383 ft Elevation 2,860 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
46.1 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About San Gabriel

San Gabriel

San Gabriel is a name of the capital city of San Gabriel parish in Montúfar Canton in Carchi Province of Ecuador. The city and parish are located in the Andes, at an elevation of 2,878 metres (9,442 ft) above sea level.

People

Population14,487
Density8,623/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain46.1 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation9,383 ft (2,860 m)
Population14,487
Population Density8,623 / sq mi
Elevation9,383 ft (2,860 m)
Coordinates0.5935°, -77.8307°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceCarchi
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation46.1 inches (1,171 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Gabriel

San Gabriel is a small city in Ecuador (Carchi) with a population of 14,487. The city sits at an elevation of 9,383 feet (2,860 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Climate in San Gabriel

San Gabriel has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Mar (11.6°C), the coldest is Jul (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 877 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.4°C / 53°F 8.1° / 14.8° 69.6
Feb 11.2°C / 52°F 8.2° / 14.2° 80.0
Mar 11.6°C / 53°F 8.4° / 14.8° 93.1
Apr 11.6°C / 53°F 8.3° / 14.9° 100.0
May 11.2°C / 52°F 8.1° / 14.4° 85.6
Jun 10.4°C / 51°F 7.5° / 13.3° 52.7
Jul 10.2°C / 50°F 7.2° / 13.2° 43.8
Aug 10.2°C / 50°F 6.7° / 13.6° 30.0
Sep 10.4°C / 51°F 6.9° / 13.8° 40.2
Oct 11.2°C / 52°F 7.7° / 14.8° 75.6
Nov 11.6°C / 53°F 8.2° / 14.9° 106.9
Dec 11.5°C / 53°F 8.5° / 14.5° 99.3
San Gabriel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,383 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below Ecuador avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,383 ft (2,860 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density8,623/sq mi
Coordinates0.5935°N, 77.8307°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 77 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 9 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador M5.3 100 km
May 11, 1994 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.3 98 km
Mar 30, 2020 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M5.2 37 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 107 km
Oct 8, 2000 Colombia-Ecuador border region M5.1 37 km
Jun 18, 2023 36 km NE of Archidona, Ecuador M5.1 144 km
Aug 12, 2014 20 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador M5.1 87 km
Mar 16, 2020 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.0 104 km
May 22, 2018 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.0 67 km
May 6, 2024 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.9 33 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 81 km
Apr 3, 2009 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 27 km
Apr 30, 2014 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.8 15 km
Jan 1, 2016 59 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M4.8 106 km
Jun 22, 2022 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 13 km
May 6, 2024 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 32 km
Feb 14, 2019 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 7 km
Jan 17, 1996 36 km NE of Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador M4.8 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiles-Cerro Negro (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 28 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 40 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 53 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 54 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 65 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 67 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 71 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 77 km
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 87 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 94 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 117 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 120 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 124 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 126 km
Sumaco Stratovolcano 3,990 m (13,091 ft) 1895 128 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
February 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in Warmest, Wettest
May 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
June 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
July 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in Driest
September 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
December 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in

San Gabriel has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 49°F in July to 52°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (2.5").

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Colleges & Universities in San Gabriel

Institution Type Founded Website
Col. Nacional Carchi College
COL. NACIONAL LA LIBERTAD College
Colegio Nacional La Paz College
Instituto Técnico Superior Alfonso Herrera College

Schools in San Gabriel

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Guarderia MIES
Escuela Neftalí Guerrero Sosa
Carlos Mantilla
Pio V. Guzman
Dsitrito de Educación Montúfar
Escuela Abdón Calderón
Unidad Educativa Pablo Muñoz Vega
Unidad Educativa "Mario Oña Perdomo" Sede 1
Unidad Educativa José Julián Andrade Sede 2
Unidad Educativa José Julián Andrade Sede 1
Unidad Educativa José Julián Andrade Sede 3
Unidad Educativa "Mario Oña Perdomo" Sede 2
Unidad Educativa "Mario Oña Perdomo" Sede 3
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Radio Stations near San Gabriel

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Coquetisima Online latina, música en español MP3

Museums in San Gabriel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Agencia de matriculación vehicular
Antena
Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana Benjamín Carrión - Núcleo Carchi
Colección Particular Blas Ángel
Museo Arqueológico
Museo Arqueológico de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo Germán Bastidas Vaca
Museo Arqueológico Manaquer
Museo Paleontológico
Museo Santuario se Las Lajas
Registro Civil

Libraries in San Gabriel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Julio Andrade Mega Infocentre0.0
Papelería Estrada0.0

Farmers Markets in San Gabriel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro Comercial Popular
Centro de Mercadeo
GALERIA CENTRAL
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado central
Mercado Central
Mercado central Jesús del Gran Poder
Mercado de Papas
Mercado del Norte
Mercado Ganadero
Mercado Mayorista
Mercado mayorista
Mercado Mayorista
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Mira
Mercado Municipal San Miguel
Mercado Santa Clara
Plaza Mercado Ipiales somos todos

Hotels in San Gabriel

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel San Francisco
Residencial El Refugio
Residencial montufar

Restaurants in San Gabriel

17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7 Mares
Adas Amazonas
Chifa Nickmar
Comedor El Kiosko
Delicias
Don Fernando Jr.
GABY Restaurant
Hornados Mamá Fanny
La casa del Maná
Las Cositas Ricas de Solé
Panamericano & Megacarnes
Paradero Rancho Viejo
Parrilladas El Capulí
Piko Riko
Restaurant San Luis
Sabor y tradición
Super Pollo San Gabriel

Cafes in San Gabriel

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Cosecha
Yajuú

Theatres in San Gabriel

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro municipal
Teatro Pío XII

Monuments in San Gabriel

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avión T-33 del Escuadrón de Tiburones
Hombre Desnudo

Dentists in San Gabriel

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr Fabian Robles
Dr Juan Acosta
Odontoyaz

Bus Stations in San Gabriel

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buses Cristóbal Colón
Terminal terrestre San Gabriel

Gas Stations in San Gabriel

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petrocomercial Montúfar
PetroEcuador El Angel
Petromercial

Banks in San Gabriel

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Pichincha
BanCodesarrollo
BanEcuador
Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Pablo Muñoz Vega
Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito San Gabriel
Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Tulcán
Cooperativa Pilahuin

Shopping Malls in San Gabriel

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial Plaza Montúfar

Gyms in San Gabriel

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

fitness GYM

Breweries in San Gabriel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Distribuidora La Litrona

Stadiums & Teams in San Gabriel

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Gabriel

4 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

Post Offices in San Gabriel

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Servientrega

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Gabriel

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla
Casa Comunal de Chután Bajo
Iglesia Católica Parroquial San José
Iglesia Católica Santa Clara
Iglesia de Chután Bajo
Iglesia Evangélica Apostólica del Nombre de Jesús - San Gabriel
Iglesia Matriz
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, San Gabriel

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
2,860 m (9,384 ft)
Area
4.3 km² (1.7 mi²)
Founded
1535
Postal Code
040550
Website
gadmontufar.gob.ec/

🇪🇨 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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Frequently Asked Questions About San Gabriel

What is the population of San Gabriel?

San Gabriel has a population of 14,487 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 8,623 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Gabriel?

San Gabriel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.1 inches.

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