San Miguel, Ecuador
Cotopaxi · Ecuador
San Miguel is a small city in Cotopaxi, Ecuador with a population of 10,838. Elevation: 8,694 ft (2,650 m). Average temperature: 40°F (5°C).
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About San Miguel
San Miguel de Salcedo is a city in Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador. It is the capital of Salcedo Canton.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,838 |
| Population Density | 109 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,694 ft (2,650 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.0456°, -78.5902° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Cotopaxi |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.2 inches (1,275 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.8 inches (2 cm) |
About San Miguel
San Miguel is a small city in Ecuador (Cotopaxi) with a population of 10,838. The city sits at an elevation of 8,694 feet (2,650 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.2 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in San Miguel
San Miguel has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 503 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,694 ft (2,650 m) |
| Area | 99.2 sq mi (256.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.0456°N, 78.5902°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cotopaxi (44 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 44 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 77 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 80 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 84 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 87 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 97 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 110 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 121 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 121 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 137 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 150 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 152 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in |
San Miguel has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 39°F in July to 56°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (1.3").
Schools in San Miguel
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unidad Educativa Belisario Quevedo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Luis Dominguez Leon | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Otto Arosemena Gomez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Leopoldo Navas | — | — | — | — |
| Alejandro Davalos Calle | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Jose Mejia Lequerica | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Rosa Zárate | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Luis Cordero | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Emilio Teran | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Papahurco | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Jose Emilio Alvarez | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa General Rumiñahui | — | — | — | — |
| ESPE LATACUNGA-UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS FUERZAS ARMADAS | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cristóbal Colón | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Técnico 19 De Septiembre | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Camilo Gallegos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Gonzáles Suárez | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio "San Francisco de Asís" | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Experimental Salcedo | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Eudofilo Alvarez | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio del Milenio Píllaro | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Maria Ines Endara | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Alonso Ati | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Miguel
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RVT Satelital 91.5 FM | music, musica | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Alegriafm | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Xtrema FM | electro, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| machdeportes | — | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Color Stereo 105.3 FM | chicha, chicha ecuatoriana | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in San Miguel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
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| Auto Clásico | ||||
| Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| Casa de Montalvo | ||||
| Mausoleo de Montalvo | ||||
| Museo del Colegio Bolívar | ||||
| Museo pictórico Luis Edmundo Martinez Mera | ||||
| Museum Sucre | ||||
| Quinta de Montalvo | ||||
| Radio Pillaro | ||||
| VIEJO AVIÓN | ||||
| VIEJO AVIÓN |
Libraries in San Miguel
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Farmers Markets in San Miguel
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AgustoDavalos | |||||
| America | |||||
| DE Animales menores Y Hierva | |||||
| Julio Hidalgo | |||||
| mercadeo de ganado condorpamba | |||||
| Mercado América | |||||
| Mercado Artesanal | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Cristobal Colon | |||||
| Mercado de Flores | |||||
| Mercado de pollos y cuyes | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista Ambato Frutas y Verduras | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista de Pillaro | |||||
| Mercado Modelo (con Parqueo) | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Quisapincha | |||||
| Mercado Pichincha | |||||
| Mercado Pichincha | |||||
| Mercado San Luis | |||||
| Mercado Simón Bolívar mariscos | |||||
| Mercado Sur | |||||
| Plaza Central Quisapincha | |||||
| Plaza Chile | |||||
| Plaza Cívica y Mercado Urbina | |||||
| Plaza de las Gallinas | |||||
| Plaza de papas | |||||
| Plaza Gran Colombia | |||||
| Plaza Kennedy | |||||
| Plaza Pachano legumbres | |||||
| Plaza Primero de Mayo | |||||
| Plaza San Jacinto | |||||
| Plaza San Jacinto | |||||
| Plaza San Pedro | |||||
| Plaza San Pedro | |||||
| Venta animales Bovino Porcino Salcedo | |||||
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| ZCF Zona Consumidor Final |
Hotels in San Miguel
8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San Miguel
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in San Miguel
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in San Miguel
4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Miguel
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in San Miguel
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in San Miguel
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San Miguel
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Miguel
12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Miguel
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in San Miguel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoppy Palms | ||||
| Hoppy Palms |
Stadiums & Teams in San Miguel
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio 11 de noviembre | ||
| Estadio el Ejido | ||
| Estadio Jaime Zumarraga | ||
| Estadio Municipal La Cocha | ||
| La Libertad | ||
| Plaza de Toros San Isidro Labrador |
Airports Near San Miguel
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chachoán Regional Airport | ATF | Medium Airport |
| Cotopaxi International Airport | LTX | Medium Airport |
| Chimborazo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Costa Azul Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Esterito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pantalony Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Amazonas Airport | PTZ | Small Airport |
| Tambillo Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in San Miguel
9 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CENNA | ||
| Centro de Otorrinolaringología Dr. Paúl Dueñas | ||
| Centro de Salud Quisapincha | ||
| Cima Lab | ||
| DERMAGEN | ||
| dispensario del seguro social campesino | ||
| Planificación Familiar | ||
| Subcentro de saludq | ||
| uromedik |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Miguel
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Angamarca | |
| Capilla Católica La Porciúncula - Rivotorto | |
| Capilla Católica San Antonio - Rivotorto | |
| Cristo del calvario | |
| Iglesia Católica Santa Ana, Mulliquindil | |
| Iglesia Católica Virgen del Rosario de Huapante Grande | |
| Iglesia de Anchiliví | |
| Iglesia De Cristo | |
| Iglesia Evangelica Alianza Salcedo Cristiana y Misionera | |
| Iglesia Matriz de Salcedo | |
| Salón del Reino Belisario Quevedo | |
| Salón del Reino Testigos de Jehová Licada | |
| Sigchoscalle |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About San Miguel
What is the population of San Miguel?
San Miguel has a population of 10,838 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 109 people per square mile, spread across 99.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Miguel?
San Miguel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.2 inches.
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