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Tixán, Ecuador

Chimborazo Province · Ecuador

Tixán is a small town in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 9,603 ft (2,927 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

9,603 ft Elevation 2,927 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
127.3 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Tixán

Tixán

Tixán is a town in the Chimborazo province of Ecuador. It has been found to have copper, sulfur, and gold.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain127.3 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation9,603 ft (2,927 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation9,603 ft (2,927 m)
Coordinates-2.1520°, -78.8032°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceChimborazo Province
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation127.3 inches (3,233 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tixán

Tixán is a small town in Ecuador (Chimborazo Province) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 9,603 feet (2,927 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 127.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Tixán experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 127.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,603 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below Ecuador avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,603 ft (2,927 m)
Area31.3 sq mi (81.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-2.1520°N, 78.8032°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 127.3"
235% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

417 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 M7.0 122 km
Mar 18, 2023 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M6.8 136 km
Oct 3, 1995 50 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M6.5 127 km
Apr 26, 1999 21 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador M6.0 127 km
Mar 28, 1996 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador M6.0 124 km
Jun 12, 1991 9 km SSW of Alausí, Ecuador M5.8 17 km
Oct 7, 1995 52 km SE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.8 129 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 118 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 110 km
Feb 13, 2007 25 km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador M5.6 140 km
Oct 3, 1995 47 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.6 125 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 77 km
Apr 14, 1995 53 km ESE of Palora, Ecuador M5.5 148 km
Feb 22, 2019 14 km ESE of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador M5.5 104 km
Aug 25, 1996 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.5 120 km
Dec 30, 1998 11 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador M5.4 117 km
Apr 28, 2015 6 km NNW of Milagro, Ecuador M5.4 91 km
Jan 7, 1995 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 109 km
Oct 8, 1995 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.4 118 km
Nov 25, 1990 51 km ESE of Sucúa, Ecuador M5.4 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Licto Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,336 m (10,945 ft) Unknown 46 km
Sangay Stratovolcano 5,286 m (17,343 ft) 2020 54 km
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 166 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 169 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
March 57°F (14°C) 5.5 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 5.4 in Warmest
May 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
July 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
August 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
October 56°F (14°C) 2.9 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
December 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in

Tixán has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 51°F in January to 57°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Tixán

28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Unidad Educativa José María Egas Miranda
Unidad Eduativa Ángel Erminio Silva Olivo
Unidad Educativa Pedro Moncayo
Unidad Educativa Gral. José María Sáenz.
La Pacifica
Unidad Educativa Juan Francisco Yerovi
Centro De Educación Básica Subteniente Juan Alberto Lascano Yánez
CECIB Benigno Brito Zúñiga
Centro Educativo Comunitario Alfonso Brito Hidalgo
Naciones Unidas
Unidad Educativa Cicerón Marchan
Unidad Educativa Defensores Del Cenepa
Unidad Educativa Ab. Jaime Roldós Aguilera
Unidad Educativa Fray Tomas De Berlanga
José María Falconí
Escuela Pablo Neruda
Unidad Educativa Marco Tulio León Vinueza
Rumiñahui
CECIB Sutipud
CECIB Tipín Chacallo
CECIBEB Luis Alberto Castillo
Unidad Educativa Comunitaria Intercultural Bilingue Los Tipines
CECIBEB Juan A Comenio
Unidad Educativa Antonio Elizalde
Unidad Educativa Juan León Mera
Capitan Geovanny Calles Lascano
CECIBEB Galte Cachipata
Escuela de Educación Básica Dolores Cacuango
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Radio Stations near Tixán

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Andina musica latinoamericana, popular culture AAC 128 kbps

Libraries in Tixán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca GAD GUAMOTE0.0
iglesia católica0.0

Restaurants in Tixán

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Don Juan

Gas Stations in Tixán

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petroecuador

Stadiums & Teams in Tixán

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tixán

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Coronel E Carvajal AirportXMSMedium Airport
Mariscal Lamar AirportCUEMedium Airport
Aerocisne AirportSmall Airport
Agroazucar AirportSmall Airport
Alba Elena AirportSmall Airport
Babahoyo North AirportSmall Airport
Blanca Piedra AirstripSmall Airport
Bototillal AirstripSmall Airport
Chimborazo AirportSmall Airport
El Piedrero AirportSmall Airport
Fumipalma AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Clementina AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda La Julia AirportSmall Airport
La Estrella AirportSmall Airport
La Puntilla AirportSmall Airport
Loma Larga AirportSmall Airport
Méndez AirportMZDSmall Airport
Patuca AirportSmall Airport
Payo AirportSmall Airport
Rio Amazonas AirportPTZSmall Airport
San Carlos AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos Costa AirportSmall Airport
San José AirportSmall Airport
San Rafael AirportSmall Airport
Santa María AirportSmall Airport
Secadal AirportSmall Airport
Sucúa AirportSUQSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tixán

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica San Francisco de Asís

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
2,345 m (7,694 ft)
Area
1.5 km² (0.6 mi²)
Founded
1534
Postal Code
EC060250
Website
alausi.gob.ec/

🇪🇨 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 Tixán?

Tixán has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 127.3 inches.

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