Location & Surroundings
Chacanga is a settlement in Loja, Ecuador, at 1,390 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Catamayo, 14 km to the north. The national capital Quito is about 440 km to the north. The nearest airport is Catamayo / Camilo Ponce Enriquez, 13 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
4° 6' 52" S, 79° 20' 21" W
- Elevation DEM: 1390 m
- Timezone America/Guayaquil
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 52 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +593
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:26
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Chacanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chacanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.7 to 21.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 3.0 mm. Solar peaks near 401 W/m2.
Temperature
15.8 C
Wind
0.1 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
86 %
Precip
2.97 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 | 15.8 | 0.1 | 59 | 85 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.7 | 1.6 | 88 | 89 | 1,015.7 | 0.82 / 0.82 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.2 | 1.6 | 93 | 80 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 7.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 1.3 | 38 | 56 | 1,012.7 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 85 | 400.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.8 | 0.5 | 352 | 88 | 1,013.8 | 2.66 / 2.97 | 90 | 239.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.9 | 0.7 | 47 | 92 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 2.66 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.2 | 0.9 | 97 | 82 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 66 | 9.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 0.6 | 256 | 55 | 1,011.6 | 0.57 / 0.76 | 64 | 619.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.6 | 0.2 | 65 | 93 | 1,014.6 | 6.69 / 7.45 | 73 | 280.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.8 | 1.1 | 88 | 94 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.2 | 1.1 | 90 | 86 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 66 | 8.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 1.5 | 248 | 48 | 1,011.0 | 2.14 / 2.23 | 61 | 735.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.6 | 0.1 | 25 | 89 | 1,013.8 | 4.29 / 6.52 | 7 | 323.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chacanga?
Now 15.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.7 to 21.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 3.0 mm. Solar peaks near 401 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chacanga today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Chacanga?
Local time is 05:26. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Chacanga?
Chacanga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chacanga?
DEM 1,390 m.
Where is Chacanga located?
It is at -4.11455, -79.33919 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chacanga in?
It is in Ecuador.