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Tupigachi, Ecuador

Pichincha · Ecuador

Tupigachi is a small town in Pichincha, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 9,350 ft (2,850 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,350 ft Elevation 2,850 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
59.8 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Tupigachi

Tupigachi

Cayambe is an agricultural service city in highland Ecuador. It lies at the foot of the Cayambe volcano. While the city is mainly peopled by mestizos, the surrounding rural population is primarily composed of indigenous people who are mainly involved in subsistence agriculture, dairy farming and procurement of lumber. It is the third-largest city in Pichincha Province.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain59.8 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation9,350 ft (2,850 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation9,350 ft (2,850 m)
Coordinates0.0770°, -78.1811°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvincePichincha
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation59.8 inches (1,519 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.5 inches (9 cm)

About Tupigachi

Tupigachi is a small town in Ecuador (Pichincha) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 9,350 feet (2,850 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.8 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Tupigachi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,350 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below Ecuador avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,350 ft (2,850 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates0.0770°N, 78.1811°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.8"
57% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.70"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

146 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 16, 2025.

Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 147 km
Mar 28, 1996 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador M6.0 138 km
Dec 26, 1992 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador M5.9 122 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 77 km
Jan 31, 2025 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador M5.5 105 km
Aug 25, 1996 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.5 140 km
May 11, 1994 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.3 71 km
Mar 28, 2004 27 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador M5.3 126 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador M5.3 33 km
Sep 13, 2003 29 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.3 119 km
Oct 9, 2009 3 km N of Tena, Ecuador M5.2 122 km
Feb 8, 2012 near the coast of Ecuador M5.2 136 km
Mar 30, 2020 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M5.2 60 km
Oct 8, 2000 Colombia-Ecuador border region M5.1 36 km
Aug 12, 2014 20 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador M5.1 19 km
Jul 7, 1994 30 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador M5.1 128 km
Jun 18, 2023 36 km NE of Archidona, Ecuador M5.1 107 km
May 22, 2018 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.0 54 km
Mar 16, 2020 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.0 128 km
Apr 15, 2004 22 km E of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.0 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mojanda (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 12 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 20 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 22 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 32 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 33 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 45 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 51 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 54 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 61 km
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 62 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 68 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 70 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 87 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 89 km
Sumaco Stratovolcano 3,990 m (13,091 ft) 1895 92 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
May 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
July 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
August 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in Driest
September 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
December 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in

Tupigachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 31°F in January to 54°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Tupigachi

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
María de las Mercedes Suárez - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tupigachi

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio La Otra - 91.3 FM - AAC 112 kbps
Pa ti Pati cumbia cumbia, cumbia argentina MP3
Música para ver llover baladas, baladas en español MP3
Rosate con bachata bachata, bachata dominicana MP3
La Coquetisima Online latina, música en español MP3
Radio Platinum Fm adult contemporary, adulto contemporáneo AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Quito 760 AM latin music, multicultural AAC 32 kbps
Rockeando con Reguetón daddy yankee, flow MP3
Los 40 Ecuador música pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Pichincha local news AAC 128 kbps
No es merengue es una merengazo baile, latino MP3
Radio Eres - AAC 32 kbps
FM MUNDO 98.1 FM - AAC+ 40 kbps

Museums in Tupigachi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antigua Fábrica Textil Imbabura
Casa Museo
Museo Arqueológico y Etnográfico Atahualpa
Museo de Cotacachi
Museo de la Virgen de El Quinche
Museo de las Culturas
Museo de Perucho
Museo del Pueblo Kichwa Otavalo
Museo Ecologica Cotachi Cayapas
Museo y cueva Inca
Parque Arqueológico Cochasqui
Samay Huasi Museum
Solar Museum

Libraries in Tupigachi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Fundación Galo Plaza Lasso0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Tupigachi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Animal market
Cortivis
Mercado 5 de Octubre - Feria de animales
Mercado de animales Otavalo
Mercado de LLano Grande
Mercado Guayllabamba
Mercado Imbaya
Mercado Jatum Cem
mercado municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal 24 de Mayo
Mercado Municipal El Quinche
Mercado Municipal San Jose de Minas
Plataforma Plaza Dominical
Plaza de Ponchos
San Jordi Plaza

Restaurants in Tupigachi

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Vaquita Pecosa y Su Café
Puerto Cajas
Restaurante y Cafetería Paradero
Tío Cajas

Cafes in Tupigachi

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería BizcochoLandia
Cafetería La Abuelita
Fabrica de Bizcochos

Monuments in Tupigachi

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Plaza de Toros

Theme Parks in Tupigachi

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Megasaurios Park

Gas Stations in Tupigachi

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

P y S

Stadiums & Teams in Tupigachi

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tupigachi

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mariscal Sucre International AirportUIOLarge Airport
Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International AirportTUAMedium Airport
Andes Aeroclub Airport-Small Airport
Tambillo Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Tupigachi

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Salud

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tupigachi

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica Parroquial de Tupigachi

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
2,830 m (9,285 ft)
Area
12.9 km² (5.0 mi²)
Postal Code
EC170250
Website
municipiocayambe.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 Tupigachi?

Tupigachi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.8 inches, with 3.5 inches of snow.

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