Location & Surroundings
Algodonal is a settlement in Loja, Ecuador, at 1,582 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cariamanga, 19 km to the northwest. The national capital Quito is about 475 km to the north. The nearest airport is Catamayo / Camilo Ponce Enriquez, 48 km away.
Also known as: El Algodonal
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 25' 43" S, 79° 24' 52" W
- Elevation DEM: 1582 m
- Timezone America/Guayaquil
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 134 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +593
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:23
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
es
El Algodonal
Weather in Algodonal
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Algodonal, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.7 to 17.6 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 457 W/m2.
Temperature
14.8 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (112 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,016.5 hPa
Clouds
37 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 14.8 | 0.9 | 112 | 87 | 1,016.5 | - / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.6 | 1.5 | 93 | 83 | 1,014.5 | 2.14 / 2.14 | 100 | 456.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.3 | 1.0 | 119 | 89 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 1.16 | 75 | 82.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.7 | 1.3 | 124 | 89 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.6 | 1.2 | 105 | 81 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 17.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 1.0 | 314 | 53 | 1,010.8 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 63 | 707.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.0 | 0.4 | 209 | 95 | 1,013.9 | 5.05 / 5.26 | 46 | 370.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.1 | 0.1 | 41 | 96 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 1.69 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.2 | 0.7 | 103 | 87 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 55 | 14.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 0.8 | 329 | 61 | 1,011.2 | 2.22 / 2.46 | 93 | 740.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.5 | 0.2 | 170 | 93 | 1,013.3 | 6.38 / 8.85 | 98 | 420.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.9 | 0.6 | 250 | 97 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 3.28 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.9 | 0.4 | 29 | 93 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.66 | 85 | 7.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Algodonal?
Now 14.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.7 to 17.6 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 457 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Algodonal today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Algodonal?
Local time is 16:23. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Algodonal?
Algodonal is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Algodonal?
DEM 1,582 m.
Where is Algodonal located?
It is at -4.42855, -79.41454 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Algodonal in?
It is in Ecuador.