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Santiago, Ecuador

Loja · Ecuador

Santiago is a small town in Loja, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 7,917 ft (2,413 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,917 ft Elevation 2,413 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
108.1 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain108.1 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation7,917 ft (2,413 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation7,917 ft (2,413 m)
Coordinates-3.7938°, -79.2819°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceLoja
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation108.1 inches (2,746 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santiago

Santiago is a small town in Ecuador (Loja) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 7,917 feet (2,413 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Santiago enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 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 108.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,917 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above Ecuador avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,917 ft (2,413 m)
Area68.7 sq mi (178.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-3.7938°N, 79.2819°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.1"
185% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

158 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 18, 2023 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M6.8 129 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 40 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 123 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 101 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 115 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 142 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 123 km
Nov 5, 1995 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador M5.2 118 km
Apr 25, 2023 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M5.2 124 km
May 8, 2023 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador M5.2 123 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 56 km
Jun 21, 2025 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador M5.2 138 km
Jan 16, 2015 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador M5.1 89 km
May 21, 2024 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador M5.1 45 km
Jun 11, 2007 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador M5.1 76 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador M5.1 71 km
Mar 17, 2002 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador M5.1 94 km
Oct 15, 2009 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru M5.0 137 km
May 13, 2005 18 km SE of Zorritos, Peru M5.0 141 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km NE of Machala, Ecuador M5.0 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 5.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 7.2 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
July 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
August 65°F (19°C) 1.3 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in
November 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in Warmest
December 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in

Santiago has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 51°F in January to 66°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.2") and August the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Santiago

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela de Educación Básica Rosa Matilde Alvear
Escuela de Educación Básica Lopez de Leon
Escuela de Educación Básica Atahualpa N18
CECIB de Educación Básica Yachayta Michiki
Colegio de Bachillerato Abdón Calderón Muñoz
Escuela de Educación Básica Luis Pasteur
Magdalena Dávalos
CECIB de Educación Básica Balbina Hidalgo
CECIB de Educación Básica Carchi
CECIB de Educación Básica Mons Leonidas Proaño N3
CECIB de Educación Básica Victor Marcos Medina
CECIB de Educación Básica Roberto Andrade
CECIB de Educación Básica Miguel Espino
Escuela de Educación Básica Leonardo Galan Pérez
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Radio Stations near Santiago

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Samantha 89.3 FM music, news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Santiago

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro cultural Waka
Edificio G - Museo de Arqueología y Lojanidad (UTPL)
Edificio G - Museo de Arqueología y Lojanidad (UTPL)
El Cisne
Musée histoire et patrimoine
Museo de Arte Manuel Serrano
Museo de arte religioso y colonial El Valle
Museo de arte religioso y colonial El Valle
Museo de la cultura lojana
Museo de la cultura lojana
Museo de la Música
Museo de la Música
Museo de las Madres Conceptas - Loja
Museo de las Madres Conceptas - Loja
Museo de Zoología (MUTPL)
Museo de Zoología (MUTPL)
Museo Matilde Hidalgo de Procel
Museo Matilde Hidalgo de Procel
Museo Puerta de la Cuidad
Museo Puerta de la Cuidad
Ñaño casa museo
Ñaño casa museo

Libraries in Santiago

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Benjamín Carrión0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana0.0
Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana0.0
Municipial0.0

Farmers Markets in Santiago

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Autoservicio mega económico
Autoservicio mega económico
CELLMARKET
Centro Comercial 3 de Mayo
El ahorro
El ahorro
G&G Micromercado
G&G Micromercado
Hypervalle
Mercado Central
Mercado Mayorista
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Nueva Granada
Mercado San Sebastian
Micro San Rafael
Micro San Rafael
Micromercado Al Paso
Micromercado Al Paso
Minimarket La Estancia
Minimarket Puerta de Ciudad
Minimarket Puerta de Ciudad
Minimarket San Antonio
Minimarket San Antonio
Municipal Gran Colombia
Pequeño Productor Pitas 2
Qhatu
Qhatu
Tienda Kelly
Tienda Kelly

Restaurants in Santiago

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Picanteria Mary Josué

Stadiums & Teams in Santiago

TeamLeagueDivision
Colegio Militar Teniente Coronel Lauro Guerrero Becerra

Airports Near Santiago

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra AirportMRRMedium Airport
Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International AirportETRMedium Airport
Amable Calle Gutierrez AirportSmall Airport
Barbones - Samuel Quimi AirportSmall Airport
Celia María AirportSmall Airport
Ciudad de Catamayo AirportLOHSmall Airport
Cumbaratza AirportSmall Airport
Gualaquiza AirportSmall Airport
La Mina AirportSmall Airport
Loja AirportSmall Airport
Solbananas AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Santiago

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aprofe
Centro de alérgias
Clínica Nataly
Clínica Santa Isabel
E Medical Center
Especialidades Médicas Arroyo
M&J MEDICAL CENTER
Medika Stetic
San Juan de Dios
San Pablo

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santiago

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica Santiago Apóstol
Monastery

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Santiago

What is the weather like in Santiago?

Santiago enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.1 inches.

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