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Tambo, Ecuador

Cañar · Ecuador

Tambo is a small town in Cañar, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 9,882 ft (3,012 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,882 ft Elevation 3,012 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
178.3 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Tambo

Tambo

Der Kanton El Tambo befindet sich in der Provinz Cañar südzentral in Ecuador. Er besitzt eine Fläche von 64,2 km². Im Jahr 2020 lag die Einwohnerzahl schätzungsweise bei 12.460. Verwaltungssitz des Kantons ist die Kleinstadt El Tambo mit 4674 Einwohnern. Der Kanton El Tambo wurde im Jahr 1991 eingerichtet.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain178.3 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation9,882 ft (3,012 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation9,882 ft (3,012 m)
Coordinates-2.5099°, -78.9275°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceCañar
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation178.3 inches (4,528 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tambo

Tambo is a small town in Ecuador (Cañar) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 9,882 feet (3,012 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 178.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Climate in Tambo

Tambo has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 488 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 45.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 72.7
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 65.3
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 58.7
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 43.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 28.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 27.1
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 14.1
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 23.5
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 31.1
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 42.2
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 35.6
Tambo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 178.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,882 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above Ecuador avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,882 ft (3,012 m)
Area25.5 sq mi (66.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-2.5099°N, 78.9275°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 178.3"
369% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.00"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

331 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 24, 2025.

Oct 3, 1995 45 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M7.0 119 km
Mar 18, 2023 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M6.8 107 km
Oct 3, 1995 50 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M6.5 123 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 108 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 101 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 26 km
Oct 7, 1995 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.8 126 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 109 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 81 km
Oct 3, 1995 47 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.6 128 km
Feb 22, 2019 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador M5.5 95 km
Jan 7, 1995 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 146 km
Nov 25, 1990 51 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.4 130 km
Apr 28, 2015 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador M5.4 91 km
Oct 8, 1995 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.4 122 km
Jan 25, 1994 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 148 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 138 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 119 km
Mar 25, 2014 17 km ESE of Coronel Marcelino Maridueña, Ecuador M5.3 49 km
Oct 4, 1995 45 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.3 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sangay (86 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 86 km
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 88 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
February 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
March 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
July 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
September 54°F (12°C) 2.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
December 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in

Tambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 53°F in August to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Tambo

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela de Educación Básica Deifilio Larriva
Escuela de Educación Básica Carlos Fernandez de Cordova
Escuela de Educación Básica Federico Proaño
Escuela de Educación Básica 4 de Junio
Escuela de Educación Básica Huayna Capac
CECIBEB La Posta
CECIBEB San Jose de Culebrillas
Escuela de Educación Básica Luis Martínez
CECIBEB Daniel Clavijo Iglesias
Escuela de Educación Básica Cacique Chapera
Escuela de Educación Básica San Juan Bosco
Escuela de Educación Básica Elias Romero Herrera
UE Alfonso María Ortiz
CECIBEB 20 de Agosto
Colegio Nacional El Tambo
Escuela de Educación Básica 12 de Octubre
Escuela de Educación Básica Lázaro Condo
Escuela de Educación Básica Alfonso María Arce
Escuela de Educación Básica Belisario Andrade
CECIBEB Culebrillas
CECIBEB San Jose de Romerillo
Unidad Educativa Marina de Jesús
Unidad Educativa Comunitaria Intercultural Bilingüe Juncal
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Radio Stations near Tambo

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La 961 - Suprema estacion bachata, cumbia AAC+ 32 kbps
super 949 rock MP3 128 kbps
la chismosa 80's, reguetón AAC+ 40 kbps
Radio Complice Fm. AAC+ 48 kbps
Gualaceo Stereo 92.7 AAC
La Voz del Tomebamba 1070 AM latin music, música ecuatoriana AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Tambo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Cultura Municipal
Museo Arqueológico y Etnológico de Guantug
Museo El Tambo

Farmers Markets in Tambo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
25 de Junio
Feria de Ganado de Biblián
Mercado
Mercado Municipal A
Mercado Municipal Biblian
Mercado Norte
Mercado San Francisco
Merccado Municipal B

Hotels in Tambo

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Tambo
Hostal Chasky Wasky
Hostal Espinoza
Hostal Valle Andino
Hostería La Condesa
Posada Ingapirca
Sunshine Hotel

Restaurants in Tambo

18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akllawasi
Chica de Jora
Del Tren
Don Cesarin
El balcón tambeño
El rey Inca
Imperio Pizzeria
Inti Pakari Bar Restaurant
La Boom
Lunch
Palacio del sabor
Posada Ingapirca
Qué rico pollo
Rancho Grande
Restaurant Rico Pollo
Restaurant y Artesanias Inty Raymi
Soda bar Chicken
Yanta

Cafes in Tambo

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coffee lunch
El horno
Inti Rambra Cafe
La estación

Monuments in Tambo

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Father Nello Storoni

Train Stations in Tambo

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Ferrocarril El Tambo

Gas Stations in Tambo

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PyS
PyS

Banks in Tambo

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco del Austro
Corresponsal Jardin Azuayo
Corresponsal Jardin Azuayo
Western Union

Breweries in Tambo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Dingo Cerveceria
Jodoco Belgian Brew Cojitambo

Stadiums & Teams in Tambo

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Airports Near Tambo

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mariscal Lamar AirportCUEMedium Airport
Aerocisne AirportSmall Airport
Agroazucar AirportSmall Airport
Alba Elena AirportSmall Airport
Banastru AirportSmall Airport
Blanca Piedra AirstripSmall Airport
El Piedrero AirportSmall Airport
Fumipalma AirportSmall Airport
Guarumal AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio Valdez AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
La Puntilla AirportSmall Airport
Méndez AirportMZDSmall Airport
Patuca AirportSmall Airport
Payo AirportSmall Airport
Pechichal AirportSmall Airport
Probana AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos Costa AirportSmall Airport
San Jacinto AirportSmall Airport
San José AirportSmall Airport
San Rafael AirportSmall Airport
Santa María AirportSmall Airport
Secadal AirportSmall Airport
Warientza AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tambo

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Casa de Reposo Nello Storoni
Gruta Católica Jesús del Gran Poder
Iglesia Católica de San Antonio
Iglesia Católica Matriz San Juan Bautista
Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de La Nube de Charcay
Iglesia Católica Sagrado Corazón de Jesús - Juncal
Iglesia Jesús el buen pastor
Israel Baptist Church
Jehova's Witnesses Kingdom Hall
San Jose de la Posta

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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What is the weather like in Tambo?

Tambo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 178.3 inches.

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