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Saraguro, Ecuador
Loja · Ecuador
Saraguro is a small town in Loja, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 8,189 ft (2,496 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Saraguro
Saraguro is a parish and the capital of Saraguro Canton in Loja Province, Ecuador. Saraguro parish has an area of 75.85 square kilometres (29.29 sq mi). The population of the parish increased from 7,346 in 2001 to 9,045 in 2010. Saraguro town had a population of 3,124 in 2001 and 4,031 in 2010 and is situated at an elevation of 2,719 metres (8,921 ft).
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,189 ft (2,496 m) |
| Coordinates | -3.6246°, -79.2392° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Loja |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 93.4 inches (2,373 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Saraguro
Saraguro is a small town in Ecuador (Loja) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 8,189 feet (2,496 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 93.4 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,189 ft (2,496 m) |
| Area | 20.1 sq mi (52.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.6246°N, 79.2392°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in |
Saraguro has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 53°F in January to 69°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.6") and August the driest (1.7").
Colleges & Universities in Saraguro
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Saraguro | College | - | , |
| I.T.S. Celina Vivar Espinosa | College | - | , |
| INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO SUPERIOR CELINA VIVAR ESPINOSA | College | - | , |
Schools in Saraguro
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela 10 de Marzo | - | - | - | - |
| Ecuela Purificación Ortiz (Marianitas) | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Comunitaria Intercultural Bilingüe Túpac Yupanqui | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Purificación Ortiz (Las Marianitas) | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Huayna Cápac | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Francisco | - | - | - | - |
| CECIB de Educación Básica Inka Wasi | - | - | - | - |
| CECIB de Educación Básica Inti Raymi | - | - | - | - |
| CECIB de Educación Básica Kuri Sara Llakta | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Comunitaria Intercultural Bilingüe Inka Samana | - | - | - | - |
| CECIB de Educación Básica Yaguarzongo | - | - | - | - |
| CECIB de Educación Básica Hatari Yuyay | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Saraguro
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Samantha 89.3 FM | music, news | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Saraguro
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella de París | ||||
| Centro cultural Waka | ||||
| El Cisne | ||||
| Musée histoire et patrimoine |
Libraries in Saraguro
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipial | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Saraguro
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Comercial 3 de Mayo | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado Central |
Hotels in Saraguro
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Saraguro
21 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Saraguro
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Saraguro
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Saraguro
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Saraguro
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Saraguro
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Saraguro
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Saraguro
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Saraguro
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Saraguro
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mariscal Lamar Airport | CUE | Medium Airport |
| Amable Calle Gutierrez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Barbones - Samuel Quimi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carmita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Celia María Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ciudad de Catamayo Airport | LOH | Small Airport |
| Cumbaratza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gualaquiza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Joya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Maria Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Mina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Loja Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Solbananas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tenguel Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Saraguro
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos del Ecuador |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Saraguro
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Biblica Amada de Dios | |
| Iglesia Católica de San Francisco de Asís | Saraguro | |
| Iglesia Católica Matriz de Oñacapac | |
| Iglesia Católica Matriz San Pedro de Saraguro | |
| Iglesia El Buen Pastor | |
| Santuario Católico Virgen de Agua Santa | Oñacapac |
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What is the weather like in Saraguro?
Saraguro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 93.4 inches.