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Cotacachi

second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Cotacachi is a second-order administrative division in Imbabura, Ecuador, at 2,260 m elevation. The national capital Quito is 66 km to the south. The nearest airport is Ibarra / Atahualpa, 49 km away.

Also known as: Cantón Cotacachi

Overview

Cotacachi Canton is canton of Imbabura province, Ecuador.

It is located in Imbabura Province, Ecuador.

Established in 1861-07-06.

The population is about 53,001 (2022).

It covers about 1,865 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 2,099 metre.

Also known as: ES Canton Cotacachi

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Basic Data

  • Country Ecuador
  • Located in Imbabura Province
  • Area 1,865 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    0° 21' 32" N, 78° 34' 39" W
  • Elevation DEM: 2260 m
  • Timezone America/Guayaquil
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +593

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Alternate Names

Cantón Cotacachi

Weather in Cotacachi

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

Now 14.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 17.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 13.5 mm. Solar peaks near 568 W/m2.

Temperature
14.4 C
Wind
0.8 m/s E (70 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
13.46 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 14.4 0.8 70 95 1,016.0 - / 0.00 95 0.0 n/a
6h 14.9 0.5 93 86 1,017.2 0.45 / 0.45 98 9.3 n/a
12h 17.8 2.5 279 89 1,014.4 2.48 / 2.93 91 568.1 n/a
18h 15.3 0.8 124 97 1,015.0 12.25 / 15.18 98 74.0 n/a
Tomorrow 14.7 0.7 290 98 1,016.1 0.00 / 13.46 100 0.0 n/a
30h 14.6 0.3 204 94 1,016.5 0.00 / 1.58 100 3.1 n/a
36h 19.2 3.3 271 79 1,013.9 0.00 / 1.32 98 499.7 n/a
42h 15.0 0.8 278 98 1,015.7 1.44 / 2.76 87 190.2 n/a
Friday 14.1 0.6 54 95 1,016.4 0.00 / 0.93 68 0.0 n/a
54h 14.8 0.8 70 85 1,016.9 0.00 / 0.27 36 9.8 n/a
60h 19.1 2.8 279 81 1,013.6 1.16 / 1.43 88 675.2 n/a
66h 15.6 1.0 270 99 1,015.2 5.34 / 6.78 98 150.8 n/a
Saturday 14.5 0.6 26 97 1,015.7 2.71 / 9.48 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cotacachi?
Now 14.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.4 to 17.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 13.5 mm. Solar peaks near 568 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 13.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Cotacachi today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Cotacachi?
Local time is 12:12. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Cotacachi?
Cotacachi is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Cotacachi?
DEM 2,260 m.
Where is Cotacachi located?
It is at 0.35886, -78.57759 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cotacachi in?
It is in Ecuador.

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Last updated 2024-10-11
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