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San José de Quichinche, Ecuador
Imbabura · Ecuador
San José de Quichinche is a small town in Imbabura, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 8,862 ft (2,701 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San José de Quichinche
Otavalo, capital of Otavalo Canton, has a population largely made up of the Otavalo indigenous group. It is located in Imbabura Province of Ecuador. According to the 2022 census, the town had a population of 41,718 and is situated at an elevation of 2,532 metres (8,307 ft). It is surrounded by the peaks of Imbabura, Cotacachi, and Mojanda volcanoes. Mario Conejo is the current mayor of the city of Otavalo.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,862 ft (2,701 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.2368°, -78.2888° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Imbabura |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 115.7 inches (2,938 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San José de Quichinche
San José de Quichinche is a small town in Ecuador (Imbabura) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 8,862 feet (2,701 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 115.7 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,862 ft (2,701 m) |
| Area | 68.5 sq mi (177.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.2368°N, 78.2888°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 144 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuicocha (12 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 12 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 12 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 12 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 26 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 29 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 41 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 57 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 68 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 75 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 75 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 79 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 82 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 91 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 92 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 103 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°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 (13°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 55°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 |
San José de Quichinche has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 53°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").
Schools in San José de Quichinche
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela de Tangalí | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Navarro | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San José de Quichinche
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio La Otra - 91.3 FM | — | AAC 112 kbps | |
| La Coquetisima Online | latina, música en español | MP3 | |
| Radio Platinum Fm | adult contemporary, adulto contemporáneo | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio Quito 760 AM | latin music, multicultural | AAC 32 kbps | |
| Rockeando con Reguetón | daddy yankee, flow | MP3 | |
| Los 40 Ecuador | música pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Pichincha | local news | AAC 128 kbps | |
| No es merengue es una merengazo | baile, latino | MP3 | |
| Radio Eres | — | AAC 32 kbps | |
| FM MUNDO 98.1 FM | — | AAC+ 40 kbps |
Museums in San José de Quichinche
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Fábrica Textil Imbabura | ||||
| Casa De Carlota Jaramillo | ||||
| Casa Museo | ||||
| Chiquitus | ||||
| Ecuador | ||||
| Francia | ||||
| Fundación Guasamin | ||||
| Insectario del parque Unasur | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico y Etnográfico Atahualpa | ||||
| Museo Casa Carlota Jaramillo | ||||
| Museo de Cotacachi | ||||
| Museo de las Culturas | ||||
| Museo de Perucho | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Intiñan | ||||
| Museo del Antiguo Cuartel | ||||
| Museo del Banco Central del Ecuador | ||||
| Museo del cacao | ||||
| Museo del Pueblo Kichwa Otavalo | ||||
| Museo Ecologica Cotachi Cayapas | ||||
| Museo Plaza de Toros | ||||
| Museo Templo del Sol | ||||
| Museo Templo del Sol "Pintor Cristobal Ortega Maila" | ||||
| Museo y cueva Inca | ||||
| Parque Arqueológico Cochasqui | ||||
| Planetario | ||||
| Samay Huasi Museum | ||||
| Solar Museum |
Libraries in San José de Quichinche
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Fundación Galo Plaza Lasso | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San José de Quichinche
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal market | |||||
| Distribuidora Vásquez | |||||
| Distribuidora Vásquez | |||||
| ECUSTARS | |||||
| 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 5 de Octubre - Feria de animales | |||||
| Mercado Amazonas | |||||
| Mercado de animales Otavalo | |||||
| Mercado de San Antonio | |||||
| 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 San José de Quichinche
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San José de Quichinche
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in San José de Quichinche
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de la cerveza |
Stadiums & Teams in San José de Quichinche
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San José de Quichinche
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mariscal Sucre International Airport | UIO | Large Airport |
| Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport | TUA | Medium Airport |
| San Luis Airport | IPI | Medium Airport |
| Andes Aeroclub Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tambillo Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in San José de Quichinche
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 San José de Quichinche
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Stma. Virgen del Quinche | |
| Iglesia Católica San José de Quichinche | |
| Iglesia Esperanza de Azama | |
| Iglesia Evangelica |
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What is the weather like in San José de Quichinche?
San José de Quichinche enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 115.7 inches.