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Zamora, Ecuador

Zamora Chinchipe · Ecuador

Zamora is a small city in Zamora Chinchipe, Ecuador with a population of 15,276. Elevation: 3,212 ft (979 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

15,276 Population 54/sq mi density
3,212 ft Elevation 979 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
146.8 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Zamora

Zamora

Zamora is a city in southeastern Ecuador; it is the capital of Zamora-Chinchipe province and the seat of Zamora Canton. Zamora is the principal and most populous city in Zamora-Chinchipe. It is located in the Oriente region at the base of the eastern portion of the Andes mountains in Ecuador, at 970 m above sea level, at the convergence of the Zamora, Bombuscaro and Jamboé rivers.

People

Population15,276
Density54/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain146.8 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation3,212 ft (979 m)
Population15,276
Population Density54 / sq mi
Elevation3,212 ft (979 m)
Coordinates-4.0645°, -78.9512°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceZamora Chinchipe
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation146.8 inches (3,729 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zamora

Zamora is a small city in Ecuador (Zamora Chinchipe) with a population of 15,276. The city sits at an elevation of 3,212 feet (979 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 146.8 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Climate in Zamora

Zamora 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 973 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 104.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 122.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 128.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 85.6
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 68.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 60.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 57.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 43.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 44.9
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 79.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 77.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 100.7
Zamora has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 146.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,212 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average71.6°F
33% above Ecuador avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,212 ft (979 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates-4.0645°N, 78.9512°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 146.8"
286% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.30"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

109 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 72 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 148 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 145 km
Aug 17, 1992 114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.3 127 km
May 8, 2023 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador M5.2 146 km
Nov 5, 1995 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador M5.2 138 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 20 km
May 21, 2024 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador M5.1 90 km
Apr 17, 2019 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.1 144 km
Mar 17, 2002 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador M5.1 138 km
Jun 11, 2007 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador M5.1 100 km
Jan 16, 2015 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador M5.1 137 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador M5.1 83 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km NE of Machala, Ecuador M5.0 144 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 145 km
Dec 7, 1995 16 km NE of Cariamanga, Ecuador M4.9 60 km
Jan 3, 2020 6 km S of Puerto Bolívar, Ecuador M4.9 142 km
Mar 9, 2020 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru M4.9 141 km
Jun 27, 1995 19 km WNW of Cuenca, Ecuador M4.9 140 km
Jan 8, 2004 28 km NW of Celica, Ecuador M4.9 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
February 69°F (20°C) 4.5 in
March 69°F (20°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 69°F (20°C) 5.8 in
May 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
August 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in Coldest
September 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in Driest
October 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
November 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in
December 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in

Zamora has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 68°F in August to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and September the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Zamora

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Amazonas
Escuela Juan Tancamarengo
Colegio de Artes Marco Antonio Ochoa
Unidad Educativa Particular "El Valle de Elah"
Unidad Educativa 12 de Febrero (Bloque 2)
Escuela Bracamoros
Escuela Montessori
Fine Tuned English
La Inmaculada
Unidad Educativa 12 de Febrero (Bloque 1)
Escuela Especial Andrés F. Córdova
Unidad Educativa Luis Felipe Borja
Escuela León de Febres Cordero
Escuela Particular Ciudad de Zarmora
Escuela Fiscal Eloy Alfaro
Unidad Educativa San Francisco de Asís
Madre Bernarda
Colegio de Artes Marco Antonio Ochoa
Unidad Educativa 12 de Febrero (Bloque 1)
Escuela Doce de Octubre
Escuela Juan de Velasco
Escuela Estados Unidos
Escuela Amazonas
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Radio Stations near Zamora

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Zamora

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Edificio G - Museo de Arqueología y Lojanidad (UTPL)
Edificio G - Museo de Arqueología y Lojanidad (UTPL)
Museo de arte religioso y colonial El Valle
Museo de arte religioso y colonial El Valle
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 Shuar

Libraries in Zamora

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Benjamín Carrión0.0

Farmers Markets in Zamora

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria Libre
Mercado - Centro Comercial Municipal
Mercado de El Dorado
Mercado Feria Libre
Mercado San Sebastian
Micromercado El Zarumeñito
Micromercado San Francisco
Minimarket Didimar
Minimarket La Estancia

Hotels in Zamora

11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arutan
Cabaña Los Higuerones
Chonta Dorada
Copalinga
Hotel Betania
Hotel Gomar
Hotel Iruña
Hotel Samuria
HOTEL SAMURIA
Hotel Wampushkar
Winia Nunkar

Restaurants in Zamora

36 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agachaditos
Agachaditos Carlitos
Asadero
Buona Pizza
Carbonara
Casa Sandra
Casa Sandra
Comedor Jamar
Comedor Mary
Crazy Chicken sucursal
D´Monte comida Manaba
DR
El Bocata Español
El Imperio
el parador del río
El rinconcito del encebollado
El Teatro
El Verde Guayaco
Encebollados El Manaba
La Casa del Corroncho
La Hueca del Pavito
Las alitas del chef
Los asados del Manaba
Mariquería El Pirata
Papá Pincho
Pergola
Playas del Tío Juan
Pollos Yordy
Puerto Madero
Restaurante Barcelona
Sabor casero
Sabor Real
Sal y Pimienta
Semillas
Sol de Oriente
Steak House Plaza

Cafes in Zamora

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al paso Coffee
Casa Sandra
Dream Gallery- Café Galería
Fran's Cafetería-cocteles
Nogal
Sabor Arte
Tamora

Monuments in Zamora

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El León
Etnia Shuar
Redondel Naya La Chapetona

Clinics in Zamora

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de atención diurna para personas con discapacidad
Clínica Zamora
Palcodial
ZamorMed

Dentists in Zamora

7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alident
ArtDent
EC #11383802118
EC #12421358432
Familiadental
Ponce Consultorio Dental
Speedent

Veterinaries in Zamora

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Animal Planet
EC #11380185395
EC #11380185396

Bus Stations in Zamora

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Zamora

Gas Stations in Zamora

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Servicio Reina del Cisne

Banks in Zamora

15 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Loja
Banco del Austro
Banco Pichincha
Banecuador
Banecuador
Biess
Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Ciudad de Zamora
Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito de Educadores
Cooperativa JEP
Cooperativa Policía Nacional
Cooperativa Semillas del Progreso
CoopMego
Corresponsal Jardin Azuayo
Corresponsal Jardin Azuayo
IESS DIRECCION PROVINCIAL

Shopping Malls in Zamora

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro comercial Reina del Cisne

Gyms in Zamora

6 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CrossFit
EC #11383802113
EC #12394217329
EC #12542698432
Evolution
Happy Gym

Stadiums & Teams in Zamora

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zamora

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ciudad de Catamayo AirportLOHSmall Airport
Cumbaratza AirportSmall Airport
Gualaquiza AirportSmall Airport
Loja AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Zamora

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Servientrega

Treatment Centers in Zamora

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cristo Redentor
E Medical Center
Medika Stetic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zamora

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cristo Redentor
Getzemani
Iglesia adventista
Iglesia Biblica Lumbrera en mi Camino
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová

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Waterfalls
7
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
920 m (3,019 ft)
Area
4.5 km² (1.7 mi²)
Founded
1549
Postal Code
EC220150
Website
zamora.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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Frequently Asked Questions About Zamora

What is the population of Zamora?

Zamora has a population of 15,276 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 54 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zamora?

Zamora has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 146.8 inches.

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