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Cotacachi

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Cotacachi is a town in Imbabura, Ecuador with 8,238 inhabitants, at 2,385 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Atuntaqui, 6 km to the northeast. The national capital Quito is 66 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Ibarra / Atahualpa, 15 km away.

Also known as: 科塔卡奇市 · Kotakaĉo · Котакачі · Kutakachi llaqta · Kotakačis

Overview

Cotacachi is city — ES ciudad de Ecuador.

It is located in Imbabura Province, Ecuador.

The population is about 10,526 (2022).

It covers about 5.59 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 2,418 metre.

Also known as: Santa Ana de Cotacachi

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Basic Data

  • Country Ecuador
  • Located in Imbabura Province
  • Area 5.59 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    0° 17' 58" N, 78° 15' 56" W
  • Elevation DEM: 2385 m
  • Timezone America/Guayaquil
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 8,238
  • Pop. Density 3,278 p/km²
  • Built-up 23.3%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +593

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Alternate Names

zh
科塔卡奇市
eo
Kotakaĉo
uk
Котакачі
qu
Kutakachi llaqta
lt
Kotakačis

Weather in Cotacachi

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

Now 17.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.0 to 17.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 615 W/m2.

Temperature
17.0 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NW (332 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
1.86 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 17.0 1.7 332 67 1,012.1 - / 0.00 96 0.0 n/a
6h 13.0 1.2 30 90 1,014.1 5.59 / 5.59 100 213.0 n/a
12h 11.0 0.3 162 88 1,015.8 0.00 / 5.06 100 0.0 n/a
18h 11.6 1.1 88 81 1,016.7 0.00 / 0.40 100 9.1 n/a
Tomorrow 17.5 1.5 338 63 1,011.2 1.46 / 1.86 83 614.6 n/a
30h 11.9 0.9 295 93 1,015.4 8.67 / 10.53 100 165.8 n/a
36h 10.4 1.1 66 89 1,016.2 0.00 / 0.73 98 0.0 n/a
42h 11.3 1.1 128 83 1,017.8 0.00 / 0.22 100 5.1 n/a
Wednesday 15.3 0.3 253 72 1,014.2 1.56 / 1.78 78 354.7 n/a
54h 11.8 1.5 36 94 1,016.8 2.88 / 4.66 100 222.0 n/a
60h 10.6 0.8 91 92 1,017.8 0.00 / 0.81 78 0.0 n/a
66h 11.4 1.6 87 83 1,017.9 0.00 / 0.00 95 5.7 n/a
Thursday 17.0 1.3 346 67 1,013.2 1.89 / 1.89 92 607.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cotacachi?
Now 17.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.0 to 17.5 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 615 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Cotacachi today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Cotacachi?
Local time is 19:38. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Cotacachi?
Cotacachi is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Cotacachi?
Population about 8,238.
What is the elevation of Cotacachi?
DEM 2,385 m.
Where is Cotacachi located?
It is at 0.29947, -78.26565 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cotacachi in?
It is in Ecuador.

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Last updated 2024-05-15
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