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La Troncal

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

La Troncal is a town in Canar, Ecuador with 36,353 inhabitants, at 480 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Coronel Marcelino Mariduena, 26 km to the northwest. The national capital Quito is about 260 km to the north. The nearest airport is Cuenca / Mariscal Lamar, 65 km away.

Overview

La Troncal is city of Cañar Province, Ecuador — ES ciudad de la Provincia de Cañar, Ecuador; cabecera del Cantón La Troncal.

It is located in Cañar Province, Ecuador.

Established in 1975-11-19.

The population is about 39,600 (2022).

It covers about 5.60 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 80 metre.

Also known as: FA La Troncal

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Basic Data

  • Country Ecuador
  • Located in Cañar Province
  • Area 5.60 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    2° 25' 29" S, 79° 20' 30" W
  • Elevation DEM: 480 m
  • Timezone America/Guayaquil
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 36,353
  • Pop. Density 7,696 p/km²
  • Built-up 32.5%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +593

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Weather in La Troncal

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

Now 23.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 29.0 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 464 W/m2.

Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SW (208 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
74 %
Precip
0.34 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 23.2 0.8 208 84 1,010.6 - / 0.00 74 0.0 n/a
6h 21.2 0.6 243 94 1,012.3 0.53 / 0.53 77 0.0 n/a
12h 21.3 0.3 270 91 1,012.0 0.00 / 0.33 76 2.3 n/a
18h 29.0 1.5 296 62 1,009.9 0.00 / 0.26 64 464.1 n/a
Tomorrow 23.7 1.0 242 80 1,010.6 0.08 / 0.34 82 226.3 n/a
30h 21.4 0.7 256 91 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.15 84 0.0 n/a
36h 21.2 0.5 301 91 1,013.4 0.33 / 0.48 89 1.8 n/a
42h 26.6 1.5 316 69 1,010.8 0.00 / 0.43 67 344.4 n/a
Monday 23.1 0.9 215 82 1,011.1 0.00 / 0.42 69 254.1 n/a
54h 21.2 0.4 275 92 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.10 84 0.0 n/a
60h 21.3 0.2 347 90 1,013.0 0.42 / 0.51 73 3.1 n/a
66h 29.6 1.7 308 59 1,010.0 0.00 / 0.35 57 510.3 n/a
Tuesday 22.8 0.5 211 85 1,010.6 1.93 / 2.28 84 222.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Troncal?
Now 23.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 29.0 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 464 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in La Troncal today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in La Troncal?
Local time is 05:01. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is La Troncal?
La Troncal is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in La Troncal?
Population about 36,353.
What is the elevation of La Troncal?
DEM 480 m.
Where is La Troncal located?
It is at -2.42466, -79.34159 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Troncal in?
It is in Ecuador.

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Last updated 2024-09-12
geonames https://www.geonames.org/3654853