Location & Surroundings
Borja is a settlement in Loja, Ecuador, at 2,136 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Loja, 3 km to the east. The national capital Quito is about 425 km to the north. The nearest airport is Catamayo / Camilo Ponce Enriquez, 15 km away.
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
3° 59' 6" S, 79° 13' 42" W
- Elevation DEM: 2136 m
- Timezone America/Guayaquil
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 277 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +593
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:50
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 17 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Borja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Borja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 24.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 5.8 mm. Solar peaks near 769 W/m2.
Temperature
14.7 C
Wind
0.1 m/s NE (34 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
83 %
Precip
5.85 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 | 14.7 | 0.1 | 34 | 96 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.9 | 0.6 | 68 | 94 | 1,016.2 | 2.03 / 2.03 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.5 | 1.2 | 101 | 91 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 100 | 12.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 1.6 | 93 | 44 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 91 | 769.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.5 | 1.0 | 83 | 95 | 1,016.1 | 5.41 / 5.85 | 88 | 257.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.0 | 0.9 | 69 | 92 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.2 | 1.8 | 77 | 90 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 12.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 2.4 | 98 | 50 | 1,012.8 | 1.47 / 1.56 | 57 | 727.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.5 | 0.5 | 117 | 89 | 1,014.3 | 0.43 / 1.99 | 71 | 378.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.2 | 0.7 | 50 | 90 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.8 | 0.6 | 72 | 80 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 94 | 10.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 0.7 | 235 | 45 | 1,010.9 | 1.26 / 1.32 | 91 | 635.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 14.5 | 1.1 | 238 | 97 | 1,014.6 | 7.81 / 9.13 | 100 | 165.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Borja?
Now 14.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 24.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 5.8 mm. Solar peaks near 769 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Borja today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Borja?
Local time is 06:50. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Borja?
Borja is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Borja?
DEM 2,136 m.
Where is Borja located?
It is at -3.98490, -79.22842 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Borja in?
It is in Ecuador.