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Selva Alegre, Ecuador

Loja · Ecuador

Selva Alegre is a small town in Loja, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 8,330 ft (2,539 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,330 ft Elevation 2,539 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
131.7 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain131.7 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation8,330 ft (2,539 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation8,330 ft (2,539 m)
Coordinates-3.5512°, -79.3455°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceLoja
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation131.7 inches (3,344 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Selva Alegre

Selva Alegre is a small town in Ecuador (Loja) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 8,330 feet (2,539 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 131.7 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Selva Alegre experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 131.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,330 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below Ecuador avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,330 ft (2,539 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-3.5512°N, 79.3455°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 131.7"
246% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.30"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

186 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 M6.8 102 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 23 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 150 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 138 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 126 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 79 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 97 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 121 km
Mar 25, 2014 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador M5.3 145 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 135 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 75 km
Nov 5, 1995 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador M5.2 98 km
May 8, 2023 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador M5.2 100 km
Apr 25, 2023 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M5.2 98 km
Jan 26, 2008 27 km S of Playas, Ecuador M5.2 138 km
Jun 21, 2025 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador M5.2 110 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador M5.1 61 km
Jun 11, 2007 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador M5.1 56 km
May 21, 2024 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador M5.1 42 km
Mar 17, 2002 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador M5.1 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1953 N. PERU Earthquake 1.0 m 6 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 7.8 in
March 71°F (22°C) 9.3 in Wettest
April 72°F (22°C) 6.8 in Warmest
May 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
July 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in Driest
August 71°F (21°C) 0.6 in
September 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in
November 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in
December 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in

Selva Alegre has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 48°F in January to 72°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.3") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Selva Alegre

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CECIB de Educación Básica Intipak Churi
Escuela de Educación Básica Manuel Cruz Muñoz Muñoz
Escuela de Educación Básica Fierro Urco
Escuela de Educación Básica Ciudad de Tena
Escuela De Educación Básica Dr. Hugo E. Vivar Flores
Escuela De Educación Básica Dr. Victor Vivar Espinoza
Escuela De Educación Básica Aguinaldo Castillo
Escuela De Educación Básica Carlos Freire Zaldumbide
Escuela De Educación Básica Manuel Juventino Muñoz
Escuela De Educación Básica San Luis de Curiacu
Colegio de Bachillerato Vicente Bastidas Reinoso
Vicente Bastidas Reinoso
CECIB de Educación Básica Jose Maria Andrade
Escuela De Educación Básica Juan Pedro Ramon Ramirez
Escuela de Educación Básica Panupali
Escuela de Educación Básica Luis Antonio Montesinos
Escuela De Educación Básica Prof. Wilson Palacio Salcedo
Escuela De Educación Básica Dr. Luciano Lasso Ortega
Unidad Educativa Latacunga
Escuela De Educación Básica Manuel Benigno Cabrera
Escuela De Educación Básica José Ortega y Gasset
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Radio Stations near Selva Alegre

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Selva Alegre

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bella de París
Centro cultural Waka

Farmers Markets in Selva Alegre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro Comercial 3 de Mayo
Mercado
Mercado Central

Banks in Selva Alegre

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Corresponsal Solidario Jardin Azuayo

Stadiums & Teams in Selva Alegre

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Airports Near Selva Alegre

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mariscal Lamar AirportCUEMedium Airport
Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International AirportETRMedium Airport
Aguayo AirportSmall Airport
Amable Calle Gutierrez AirportSmall Airport
Barbones - Samuel Quimi AirportSmall Airport
Brisas del Mar Airstrip.Small Airport
Carmita AirportSmall Airport
Celia María AirportSmall Airport
Ciudad de Catamayo AirportLOHSmall Airport
Cumbaratza AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
La Maria AirportSmall Airport
La Mina AirportSmall Airport
Loja AirportSmall Airport
Maragrosa AirportSmall Airport
Solbananas AirportSmall Airport
Tenguel AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Selva Alegre

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Matriz

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
3,429 m (11,251 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 Selva Alegre?

Selva Alegre has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 131.7 inches.

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