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Taquil, Ecuador

Loja · Ecuador

Taquil is a small town in Loja, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 8,310 ft (2,533 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,310 ft Elevation 2,533 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
108.1 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain108.1 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation8,310 ft (2,533 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation8,310 ft (2,533 m)
Coordinates-3.8902°, -79.2891°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceLoja
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation108.1 inches (2,746 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Taquil

Taquil is a small town in Ecuador (Loja) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 8,310 feet (2,533 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Taquil enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 57°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 8,310 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above Ecuador avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,310 ft (2,533 m)
Area68.7 sq mi (178.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-3.8902°N, 79.2891°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.1"
185% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.00"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

153 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 M6.8 138 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 51 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 120 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 107 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 131 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 142 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 111 km
May 8, 2023 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador M5.2 133 km
Apr 25, 2023 10 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M5.2 133 km
Jun 21, 2025 8 km NW of Naranjal, Ecuador M5.2 148 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 54 km
Nov 5, 1995 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador M5.2 129 km
Sep 11, 2010 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.2 149 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador M5.1 80 km
Mar 17, 2002 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador M5.1 103 km
Jan 16, 2015 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador M5.1 95 km
May 21, 2024 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador M5.1 48 km
Jun 11, 2007 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador M5.1 86 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km NE of Machala, Ecuador M5.0 104 km
May 13, 2005 18 km SE of Zorritos, Peru M5.0 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 6.5 in
March 68°F (20°C) 8.0 in Wettest
April 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in Warmest
May 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.4 in
July 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in
August 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in

Taquil has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 51°F in January to 68°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.0") and August the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Taquil

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela de Educación Básica Ing. Pedro Pinto Guzmán - - - -
Escuela de Educación Básica Vicente Jaramillo Palacio - - - -
Escuela de Educación Básica Antonio Tulcan - - - -
Escuela de Educación Básica Olga Morocho Correa - - - -
Escuela de Educación Básica Clotario Espinosa Sigcho - - - -
Escuela de Educación Básica José María Bustamante - - - -
Unidad Educativa Guillermo Herrera Sanchez - - - -
Escuela de Educación Básica Ramon Burneo - - - -
Escuela de Educación Básica José Rafael Arízaga Vega - - - -
Escuela de Educación Básica Clotilde Guillén de Rezzano - - - -
Escuela de Educación Básica Prof. Francisco Quezada Alvarez - - - -
Escuela de Educación Básica Emiliano Mora - - - -
Escuela de Educación Básica Jose Maria Suarez Jaramillo - - - -
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Radio Stations near Taquil

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Taquil

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
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 Taquil

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 Taquil

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Autoservicio mega económico
Autoservicio mega económico
CELLMARKET
El ahorro
El ahorro
G&G Micromercado
G&G Micromercado
Hypervalle
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 Taquil

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Senora Maria

Stadiums & Teams in Taquil

TeamLeagueDivision
Colegio Militar Teniente Coronel Lauro Guerrero Becerra

Airports Near Taquil

11 airports within the area.

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

Treatment Centers in Taquil

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 Taquil

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Cruz Chiquita
Capilla Cruz Grande
Capilla Jesús del Gran Poder
Capilla San José
Capilla Santa Marianita de Jesús
Cimetière Aguangora
Eglise Aguangora
Iglesia Católica San Francisco de Taquil
Iglesia de Zenen
Iglesia San Francisco de Zalapa

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 Taquil

What is the weather like in Taquil?

Taquil enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°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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