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Vacas Galindo, Ecuador
Imbabura · Ecuador
Vacas Galindo is a small town in Imbabura, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 4,823 ft (1,470 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
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People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,823 ft (1,470 m) |
| Coordinates | 0.3042°, -78.5672° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Imbabura |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 433.3 inches (11,005 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Vacas Galindo
Vacas Galindo is a small town in Ecuador (Imbabura) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 4,823 feet (1,470 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 433.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,823 ft (1,470 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.3042°N, 78.5672°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1906 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 115 km |
| 2025 | ECUADOR | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 140 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuicocha (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 23 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 32 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 36 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 43 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 53 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 72 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 73 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 83 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 90 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 99 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 106 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 110 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 110 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 3.1 in |
Vacas Galindo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 55°F in January to 57°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (1.0").
Schools in Vacas Galindo
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esc. Juan Leoro | — | — | — | — |
| Esc. Carlos Rivadeneira | — | — | — | — |
| Esc. Febres Cordero | — | — | — | — |
| Esc. Ciudad de Pastaza | — | — | — | — |
| Esc. Ciudad de Otavalo | — | — | — | — |
| Esc. Provincia de Guayas | — | — | — | — |
| Esc. Alfredo Baquerizo | — | — | — | — |
| Esc. Cementos Selva Alegre | — | — | — | — |
| Esc. Honorato Vasquez | — | — | — | — |
| Esc. Miguel Garces | — | — | — | — |
| 6 de Julio Numero 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Esc. Luis Ocampos | — | — | — | — |
| Esc. Remigio Toral | — | — | — | — |
| Esc. Los Shyris | — | — | — | — |
| Esc. 6 de Diciembre | — | — | — | — |
| Esc. Antonio Neumane | — | — | — | — |
| Carlos Proaño Delgado | — | — | — | — |
| Cordillera de los Andes | — | — | — | — |
| Filemon Proaño | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Vacas Galindo
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Coquetisima Online | latina, música en español | MP3 |
Museums in Vacas Galindo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Arqueologico Gualiman | ||||
| Museo de Perucho | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Tulipe | ||||
| Museo Ecologica Cotachi Cayapas |
Farmers Markets in Vacas Galindo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal San Jose de Minas |
Hotels in Vacas Galindo
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Vacas Galindo
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Vacas Galindo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Vacas Galindo
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mariscal Sucre International Airport | UIO | Large Airport |
| Andes Aeroclub Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Molaute Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Santo Domingo de Los Colorados Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tambillo Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the weather like in Vacas Galindo?
Vacas Galindo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 433.3 inches.