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Saquisilí, Ecuador
Cotopaxi · Ecuador
Saquisilí is a small town in Cotopaxi, Ecuador with a population of 3,778. Elevation: 9,577 ft (2,919 m). Average temperature: 40°F (5°C).
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About Saquisilí
Saquisilí is a town in the Cotopaxi Province of Ecuador. It is the seat of the Saquisilí Canton.
Sasquisilí is located about 25 minutes from Latacunga and 2.5 hours from Quito. The town, located off the Pan-American Highway, is best known for the local market held in its eight plazas on Thursdays. Unlike Otavalo, the market is mainly for locals from the highlands who come to buy pots and pans, electronics, herbal remedies, livestock or produce. To go to the animal market, arrive between 7 and 9 a.m.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,778 |
| Population Density | 286 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,577 ft (2,919 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.8399°, -78.6670° |
| 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 Saquisilí
Saquisilí is a small town in Ecuador (Cotopaxi) with a population of 3,778. The city sits at an elevation of 9,577 feet (2,919 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.
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 | 9,577 ft (2,919 m) |
| Area | 13.2 sq mi (34.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 286/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.8399°N, 78.6670°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 21 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 31 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 54 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 69 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 71 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 75 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 82 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 100 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 121 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 123 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 132 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 133 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 135 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in |
Saquisilí has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 39°F in July to 48°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.4").
Schools in Saquisilí
34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela De Educación Básica Pichincha | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa María Chicosoto | — | — | — | — |
| CECIB de Educación Básica Manuel Ignacio Condulle | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Alfredo Perez Guerrero | — | — | — | — |
| CECIB de Educación Básica Jose Muela | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa del Milenio Canchagua | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Principe Cacha | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Mariscal Antonio Jose de Sucre | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Victor Emanuel Garces | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Naciones Unidas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Rafael Quevedo | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Ramon Paez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Maria Maldonado Enriquez | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Poalo Garcia Moreno | — | — | — | — |
| CECIB de Educación Básica Cacique Tucumango | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Andres Choloquinga | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Gonzalo Escudero | — | — | — | — |
| ABC Learning Center | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Ruben Dario | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Intercultural Bilingue Cochapamba | — | — | — | — |
| CECIB de Educación Básica Manuel Cruz Ante Logro | — | — | — | — |
| CECIB de Educación Básica Milinpunku | — | — | — | — |
| CECIB de Educación Básica Manuel Vasconez Caillagua | — | — | — | — |
| CECIB de Educación Básica Jose Cruz Changoluisa | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Comunitaria Intercultural Bilingüe Kawsaypa Yachay de Pueblo Maca | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Comunitaria Intercultural Bilingüe Pueblo Maca Grande | — | — | — | — |
| CECIB de Educación Básica Joaquin Cofre | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio 18 de Octubre | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nuestra Senora de Pompeya | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Republica de Colombia | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio "Nacional Saquisili" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Carlos Montufar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Reino de Quito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Jose Vasconcelos | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Saquisilí
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosate con bachata | bachata, bachata dominicana | MP3 | |
| 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 | |
| Pon salsa y todo norte | — | MP3 |
Museums in Saquisilí
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| Centro de Visitantes | ||||
| VIEJO AVIÓN | ||||
| VIEJO AVIÓN |
Libraries in Saquisilí
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estudiante | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Saquisilí
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AgustoDavalos | |||||
| America | |||||
| DE Animales menores Y Hierva | |||||
| Feria Libre | |||||
| Julio Hidalgo | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado de pollos y cuyes | |||||
| Mercado Pichincha | |||||
| Mercado Pichincha | |||||
| Micro Marcelita | |||||
| Plaza Chile | |||||
| Plaza de las Gallinas | |||||
| Plaza de papas | |||||
| Plaza Gran Colombia | |||||
| Plaza Kennedy | |||||
| Venta animales Bovino Porcino Salcedo | |||||
| venta de animales |
Hotels in Saquisilí
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Saquisilí
13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Saquisilí
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Saquisilí
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Saquisilí
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Saquisilí
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Saquisilí
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Saquisilí
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Saquisilí
| 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 Saquisilí
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mariscal Sucre International Airport | UIO | Large Airport |
| Chachoán Regional Airport | ATF | Medium Airport |
| Cotopaxi International Airport | LTX | Medium Airport |
| Ana María Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bototillal Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Costa Azul Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cristal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Esterito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| KM 35 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Km 60 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Perez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pantalony Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quevedo North Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Amazonas Airport | PTZ | Small Airport |
| San Alejandro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Simón Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Santo Domingo de Los Colorados Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tambillo Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Saquisilí
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Otorrinolaringología Dr. Paúl Dueñas | ||
| DERMAGEN | ||
| dispensario del seguro social campesino | ||
| Planificación Familiar | ||
| Subcentro de saludq | ||
| uromedik |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Saquisilí
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Guanto Chico Catholic Church | |
| Iglesia Católica de Guanto Grande | |
| Iglesia Católica de Patután | |
| Iglesia Católica de Pilligsillí | |
| Iglesia Católica Matriz de Canchagua | |
| Iglesia Católica San José de Poaló | Latacunga | |
| Iglesia Católica San Vicente | |
| Iglesia Católica Santísima Cruz | |
| Manizales's Church | |
| Salón del reino de los Testigos de Jehová Mariscal Sucre | |
| Santuario Católico Miraflores La María - 1772 |
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What is the population of Saquisilí?
Saquisilí has a population of 3,778 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 286 people per square mile, spread across 13.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Saquisilí?
Saquisilí 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.