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Santa María del Toachi, Ecuador

Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas · Ecuador

Santa María del Toachi is a small town in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,568 ft (478 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,568 ft Elevation 478 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
169.8 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Santa María del Toachi

Santa María del Toachi

Santa María del Toachi ist eine Ortschaft und eine Parroquia rural im Kanton Santo Domingo der ecuadorianischen Provinz Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas. Die Parroquia besitzt eine Fläche von 354,01 km². Die Einwohnerzahl lag im Jahr 2010 bei 5615. Für das Jahr 2020 wurde die Einwohnerzahl
auf 6574 geschätzt.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain169.8 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation1,568 ft (478 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,568 ft (478 m)
Coordinates-0.6400°, -79.2296°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceSanto Domingo de los Tsáchilas
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation169.8 inches (4,312 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa María del Toachi

Santa María del Toachi is a small town in Ecuador (Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,568 feet (478 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 169.8 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Santa María del Toachi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 169.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,568 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average62.0°F
15% above Ecuador avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,568 ft (478 m)
Area125.5 sq mi (325.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-0.6400°N, 79.2296°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 169.8"
347% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 16.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

209 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 16, 2025.

Apr 16, 2016 27 km SSE of Muisne, Ecuador M7.8 137 km
Aug 4, 1998 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M7.2 130 km
May 18, 2016 24 km NW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M6.9 133 km
May 18, 2016 32 km SE of Muisne, Ecuador M6.7 134 km
Sep 2, 1990 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador M6.6 130 km
Jul 11, 2016 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M6.3 143 km
Apr 22, 2016 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 147 km
Jun 30, 2017 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 146 km
Mar 28, 1996 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador M6.0 70 km
Apr 22, 2016 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.9 147 km
Dec 26, 1992 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador M5.9 136 km
Jul 11, 2016 33 km NNW of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador M5.9 144 km
Apr 17, 2016 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.8 112 km
Jan 31, 2025 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador M5.5 128 km
Apr 17, 2016 near the coast of Ecuador M5.5 144 km
Aug 25, 1996 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.5 79 km
Aug 4, 1998 3 km ESE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.4 130 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador M5.3 108 km
Mar 28, 2004 27 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador M5.3 109 km
May 11, 1994 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.3 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.6 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2016 OFF COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 663 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (57 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 57 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 75 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 88 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 88 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 113 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 114 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 122 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 137 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 137 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 143 km
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 144 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 153 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 157 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 162 km
Sumaco Stratovolcano 3,990 m (13,091 ft) 1895 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 13.2 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 15.0 in
March 71°F (22°C) 16.5 in Warmest, Wettest
April 71°F (22°C) 14.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 7.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
August 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 69°F (20°C) 1.8 in
October 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in
November 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in
December 70°F (21°C) 5.7 in

Santa María del Toachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 54°F in January to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 84.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (16.5") and August the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Santa María del Toachi

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Esc. Luis Cadena
Esc. Manuel Coello Peñaherrera
Esc. Union Lojana
Esc. Jose Vargas Vallejo
Esc. Jose Antonio Campos
Esc. Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Esc. Joaquin Pinto
Esc. Nicolas Augusto Gonzales
Esc. Juan Francisco Rubio
Colegio Jaime del Hierro
Unidad Educativa Jaime del Hierro
Esc. Diez de Diciembre
Esc. Enrique Villacis Teran
Esc. Libertad de La Florestal
Esc. Ocho de Noviembre
Esc. Manuel Cordova Galarza
Esc. Centinela del Pichincha
Unidad Educativa 14 de Enero
La Sagrada Familia
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Radio Stations near Santa María del Toachi

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Nueva Unica AAC+ 32 kbps
machdeportes AAC 48 kbps
PM RADIO Quevedo decades MP3 128 kbps
Flama Plus 104.5 FM entretenimiento, information MP3 192 kbps

Airports Near Santa María del Toachi

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chachoán Regional AirportATFMedium Airport
Cotopaxi International AirportLTXMedium Airport
Agro Aereo Jaramillo AirportSmall Airport
Ana María AirportSmall Airport
Casa Vinces AirportSmall Airport
Costa Azul AirstripSmall Airport
Cristal AirportSmall Airport
El Guayabo AirportSmall Airport
Esterito AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Gran Chaparral AirportSmall Airport
Holandesa AirportSmall Airport
KM 35 AirportSmall Airport
Km 60 AirportSmall Airport
La Cadena AirportSmall Airport
La Celeste Airport.Small Airport
La Virgen AirportSmall Airport
Los Perez AirportSmall Airport
Maria Cristina AirportSmall Airport
Molaute AirstripSmall Airport
Pantalony AirportSmall Airport
Quevedo AirportSmall Airport
Quevedo North AirportSmall Airport
San Alejandro AirportSmall Airport
San Honorato AirportSmall Airport
San Simón AirstripSmall Airport
Santo Domingo de Los Colorados AirportSmall Airport
Silok AirportSmall Airport
Tambillo AirportSmall Airport
Wongkinmay AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
360 m (1,181 ft)

🇪🇨 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 Santa María del Toachi?

Santa María del Toachi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 169.8 inches.

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