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Cuenca

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Location & Surroundings

Cuenca is a second-order administrative division in Azuay, Ecuador, at 3,856 m elevation. The national capital Quito is about 305 km to the north. The nearest airport is Cuenca / Mariscal Lamar, 24 km away.

Also known as: Cantón Cuenca

Overview

Cuenca Canton is canton of Azuay province, Ecuador — ES cantón de la provincia del Azuay, Ecuador.

It is located in Azuay Province, Ecuador.

Established in 1824-06-25.

The population is about 596,101 (2022).

It covers about 3,195 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 2,560 metre.

Also known as: Cantón Cuenca

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Basic Data

  • Country Ecuador
  • Located in Azuay Province
  • Area 3,195 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    2° 53' 33" S, 79° 11' 54" W
  • Elevation DEM: 3856 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 Cuenca

Weather in Cuenca

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

Now 6.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.6 to 10.2 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 340 W/m2.

Temperature
6.9 C
Wind
2.6 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,020.6 hPa
Clouds
84 %
Precip
0.03 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 6.9 2.6 94 94 1,020.6 - / 0.00 84 0.0 n/a
6h 7.6 2.9 102 92 1,021.0 0.02 / 0.02 70 9.3 n/a
12h 10.2 3.2 92 86 1,019.1 0.86 / 0.89 90 239.3 n/a
18h 6.7 3.2 104 92 1,020.8 0.00 / 0.74 18 339.6 n/a
Tomorrow 5.6 3.1 99 93 1,022.0 0.00 / 0.03 82 0.0 n/a
30h 6.4 3.2 91 90 1,023.3 0.00 / 0.01 59 12.2 n/a
36h 12.0 4.3 92 71 1,019.6 0.26 / 0.27 57 638.8 n/a
42h 7.6 3.4 102 93 1,021.0 0.40 / 0.67 42 320.0 n/a
Tuesday 5.0 2.8 95 92 1,023.2 0.00 / 0.02 73 0.0 n/a
54h 6.5 3.2 100 90 1,023.4 0.00 / 0.00 80 12.2 n/a
60h 13.2 3.8 97 68 1,018.8 0.29 / 0.29 49 675.8 n/a
66h 8.0 3.6 101 95 1,020.5 0.49 / 0.79 100 358.8 n/a
Wednesday 6.0 3.0 99 93 1,021.6 0.00 / 0.02 97 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cuenca?
Now 6.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 5.6 to 10.2 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 340 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Cuenca today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Cuenca?
Local time is 10:34. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Cuenca?
Cuenca is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Cuenca?
DEM 3,856 m.
Where is Cuenca located?
It is at -2.89241, -79.19820 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cuenca in?
It is in Ecuador.

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Last updated 2024-10-11
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