Location & Surroundings

Cantón Cañar is a second-order administrative division in Canar, Ecuador, at 3,154 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Canar, 12 km to the east. The national capital Quito is about 265 km to the north. The nearest airport is Cuenca / Mariscal Lamar, 39 km away.

Also known as: Cañar

Overview

Cañar Canton is canton of Cañar province, Ecuador.

It is located in Cañar Province, Ecuador.

The population is about 52,150 (2022).

It covers about 1,954 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 3,052 metre.

Also known as: ES Cañar, kanary

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Basic Data

  • Country Ecuador
  • Located in Cañar Province
  • Area 1,954 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    2° 32' 46" S, 79° 2' 30" W
  • Elevation DEM: 3154 m
  • Timezone America/Guayaquil
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 17 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.2%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +593

Sun & Local Time

Subdivisions

Places in Canton Canar

Mountains & Terrain in Canton Canar

Others in Canton Canar

Alternate Names

es
Cañar
Cantón Cañar

Weather in Canton Canar

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Canton Canar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 10.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.0 to 18.1 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 682 W/m2.

Temperature
10.0 C
Wind
4.4 m/s SE (131 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,018.6 hPa
Clouds
52 %
Precip
0.06 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 10.0 4.4 131 86 1,018.6 - / 0.00 52 0.0 n/a
6h 10.1 5.2 132 80 1,018.7 0.03 / 0.03 25 7.2 n/a
12h 18.1 2.2 128 56 1,013.5 0.11 / 0.13 54 681.9 n/a
18h 11.8 3.1 131 84 1,015.8 0.50 / 0.63 32 348.5 n/a
Tomorrow 10.9 3.7 130 87 1,017.2 0.00 / 0.06 94 0.0 n/a
30h 11.2 3.8 128 84 1,017.4 0.11 / 0.17 47 6.5 n/a
36h 16.4 1.7 97 66 1,013.7 0.55 / 0.71 67 567.8 n/a
42h 12.3 2.1 126 85 1,015.3 0.82 / 1.54 66 345.8 n/a
Tuesday 11.7 2.2 135 86 1,016.0 0.00 / 0.45 97 0.0 n/a
54h 11.4 3.3 135 85 1,017.7 0.00 / 0.43 100 5.0 n/a
60h 17.0 0.7 118 65 1,013.3 0.46 / 0.89 79 510.9 n/a
66h 11.7 2.8 129 94 1,016.8 1.63 / 2.52 96 274.6 n/a
Wednesday 9.9 4.5 134 87 1,018.2 0.00 / 0.30 99 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Canton Canar?
Now 10.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.0 to 18.1 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 682 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Canton Canar today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Canton Canar?
Local time is 07:45. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Canton Canar?
Canton Canar is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Canton Canar?
DEM 3,154 m.
Where is Canton Canar located?
It is at -2.54620, -79.04172 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Canton Canar in?
It is in Ecuador.

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Last updated 2024-10-11
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