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San Simón, Ecuador

Bolívar · Ecuador

San Simón is a small town in Bolívar, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 8,694 ft (2,650 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,694 ft Elevation 2,650 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
131.1 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About San Simón

San Simón

San Simón ist eine Ortschaft und eine Parroquia rural im Kanton Guaranda der ecuadorianischen Provinz Bolívar. Die Parroquia besitzt eine Fläche von 96,73 km². Die Einwohnerzahl lag im Jahr 2010 bei 4203.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain131.1 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation8,694 ft (2,650 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation8,694 ft (2,650 m)
Coordinates-1.6411°, -78.9901°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceBolívar
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation131.1 inches (3,331 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.2 inches (6 cm)

About San Simón

San Simón is a small town in Ecuador (Bolívar) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 8,694 feet (2,650 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 131.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

San Simón experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 303 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 131.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,694 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below Ecuador avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,694 ft (2,650 m)
Area77.8 sq mi (201.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-1.6411°N, 78.9901°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 131.1"
245% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

310 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 24, 2025.

Mar 28, 1996 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador M6.0 73 km
Apr 26, 1999 21 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador M6.0 134 km
Dec 26, 1992 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador M5.9 125 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 127 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 73 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 99 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 72 km
Feb 13, 2007 25 km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador M5.6 137 km
Feb 22, 2019 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador M5.5 106 km
Jan 31, 2025 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador M5.5 132 km
Aug 25, 1996 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.5 71 km
Jan 7, 1995 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 109 km
Jan 25, 1994 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 110 km
Dec 30, 1998 11 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador M5.4 123 km
Apr 28, 2015 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador M5.4 86 km
Mar 28, 2004 27 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador M5.3 99 km
Mar 25, 2014 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador M5.3 75 km
Sep 13, 2003 29 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.3 104 km
Jul 21, 2007 12 km SSW of Puyo, Ecuador M5.2 107 km
Nov 5, 1995 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador M5.2 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 45 km
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 83 km
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 113 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 124 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 149 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 160 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 163 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 166 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 169 km
Sumaco Stratovolcano 3,990 m (13,091 ft) 1895 195 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.5 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 5.1 in Warmest
May 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
July 49°F (9°C) 0.8 in Driest
August 53°F (12°C) 0.8 in
September 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
December 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in

San Simón has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 45°F in January to 55°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (0.8").

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Schools in San Simón

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Morayma Ofir Carvajal - - - -
Aldea Infantil "HANS HARFF" San Simòn - Guaranda - - - -
Escuela "CACHISAGUA" - - - -
Escuela "GABRIEL PAZMIÑO ARMIJOS" - - - -
Escuela Fiscal "LUIS CASTILLO ARREGUI" - - - -
Escuela de Educación Básica "CARLOS VELA GARCÍA" - - - -
Unidad Educativa "BARTOLOME DE LAS CASAS" - - - -
Vartolomeo de las casas - - - -
Escuela - - - -
Escuela Abdón Calderón - - - -
Unidad Educativa Provincia de Bolivar - - - -
Escuela de Educación Básica Roberto Andrade - - - -
CECIBEB Pedro Celestino Paucar - - - -
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Radio Stations near San Simón

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Andina musica latinoamericana, popular culture AAC 128 kbps
RVT Satelital 91.5 FM music, musica MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alegriafm - AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Xtrema FM electro, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in San Simón

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Indio Guaranga
Indio Guaranga
La Guitarra
Museo
Museo del Carnaval (La Guitarra)
Museo del Indio Guaranga
The cultura Museum of the Lama

Libraries in San Simón

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Santigo0.0
Biblioteca UEB0.0
Bliblioteca La Magdalena0.0

Farmers Markets in San Simón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 10 de Noviembre
Mercado de Balsapamba
Mercado de Guanujo
Mercado Mayorista
Mercado Municipal 24 de Mayo

Stadiums & Teams in San Simón

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Simón

40 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chachoán Regional AirportATFMedium Airport
Cotopaxi International AirportLTXMedium Airport
Agro Aereo Jaramillo Airport-Small Airport
Alba Elena Airport-Small Airport
Ana María Airport-Small Airport
Babahoyo North Airport-Small Airport
Banastru Airport-Small Airport
Blanca Piedra Airstrip-Small Airport
Bototillal Airstrip-Small Airport
Casa Vinces Airport-Small Airport
Chimborazo Airport-Small Airport
Cristal Airport-Small Airport
El Guayabo Airport-Small Airport
El Piedrero Airport-Small Airport
Esterito Airport-Small Airport
Guarumal Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda Clementina Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda La Julia Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio Valdez Airport-Small Airport
Isabel Maria Airport-Small Airport
La Cadena Airport-Small Airport
La Estrella Airport-Small Airport
La Lolita Airport.-Small Airport
La Virgen Airport-Small Airport
Loma Larga Airport-Small Airport
Los Perez Airport-Small Airport
Maria Cristina Airport-Small Airport
Martinica Airport-Small Airport
Payo Airport-Small Airport
Quevedo Airport-Small Airport
Quevedo North Airport-Small Airport
San Carlos Airport-Small Airport
San Carlos Costa Airport-Small Airport
San Honorato Airport-Small Airport
San Jacinto Airport-Small Airport
San José Airport-Small Airport
San Rafael Airport-Small Airport
Santa María Airport-Small Airport
Taura Air Base-Small Airport
Vinces Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in San Simón

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Salud Calpi

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Simón

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla "CAPITO"
Capilla "SHACUNDO"
CONVENTILLO
Iglesia
Iglesia
Iglesia "Alli Michik"
Iglesia San Simón
TANDAHUAN

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil

🇪🇨 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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What is the weather like in San Simón?

San Simón has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 131.1 inches, with 2.2 inches of snow.

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