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Location & Surroundings

Macas is a town in Morona-Santiago Province, Ecuador with 23,687 inhabitants, at 1,315 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sucua, 18 km to the south. The national capital Quito is about 235 km to the north.

Overview

Macas is city in Ecuador, capital of the Morona-Santiago Province — ES ciudad de Ecuador, capital de la Provincia de Morona-Santiago.

It is located in Morona Canton, Ecuador.

Established in 1563-08-15.

The population is about 22,398 (2022).

It covers about 12 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 1,030 metre.

Also known as: Macas (Ecuador), Macas, Ecuador, Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Macas

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Basic Data

  • Country Ecuador
  • Located in Morona Canton
  • Area 12 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    2° 18' 27" S, 78° 7' 13" W
  • Elevation DEM: 1315 m
  • Timezone America/Guayaquil
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 23,687
  • Pop. Density 8,528 p/km²
  • Built-up 30.2%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +593

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Weather in Macas

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

Now 16.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 21.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 751 W/m2.

Temperature
16.1 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (274 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 16.1 1.0 274 96 1,016.8 - / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
6h 16.9 1.0 275 92 1,017.7 0.37 / 0.37 65 15.1 n/a
12h 21.3 1.4 81 87 1,015.8 4.01 / 4.38 59 751.3 n/a
18h 16.4 1.3 300 96 1,016.6 0.58 / 4.96 75 382.8 n/a
Tomorrow 14.3 1.8 280 95 1,017.4 0.00 / 0.03 87 0.0 n/a
30h 16.3 1.3 272 83 1,018.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 13.1 n/a
36h 25.6 1.9 85 50 1,013.4 0.05 / 0.05 91 605.6 n/a
42h 17.5 1.2 294 93 1,015.0 0.76 / 0.81 98 244.8 n/a
Monday 15.3 1.7 281 90 1,015.4 0.00 / 0.04 80 0.0 n/a
54h 17.7 1.1 282 78 1,016.3 0.00 / 0.00 73 17.0 n/a
60h 28.2 1.9 71 43 1,010.1 0.13 / 0.13 71 765.3 n/a
66h 18.2 1.4 316 94 1,012.0 1.25 / 1.38 55 341.1 n/a
Tuesday 16.2 1.6 289 97 1,012.6 0.82 / 2.20 99 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Macas?
Now 16.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 21.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 751 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 Macas today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Macas?
Local time is 11:47. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Macas?
Macas is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Macas?
Population about 23,687.
What is the elevation of Macas?
DEM 1,315 m.
Where is Macas located?
It is at -2.30741, -78.12026 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Macas in?
It is in Ecuador.

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Last updated 2025-05-15
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