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Paltas

second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Paltas is a second-order administrative division in Loja, Ecuador, at 916 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Catacocha, 11 km to the east. The national capital Quito is about 445 km to the north. The nearest airport is Catamayo / Camilo Ponce Enriquez, 42 km away.

Also known as: Cantón Paltas

Overview

Paltas Canton is canton of Loja province, Ecuador — ES canton of Loja- Ecuador.

It is located in Loja Province, Ecuador.

The population is about 22,841 (2022).

It covers about 1,156 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 1,909 metre.

Also known as: Paltas

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Coat of arms Escudo del Cantón Paltas.svg

Basic Data

  • Country Ecuador
  • Located in Loja Province
  • Area 1,156 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    4° 1' 41" S, 79° 44' 35" W
  • Elevation DEM: 916 m
  • Timezone America/Guayaquil
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 76 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.1%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +593

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Alternate Names

Cantón Paltas

Weather in Paltas

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

Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 26.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 595 W/m2.

Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
1.6 m/s W (280 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,009.0 hPa
Clouds
85 %
Precip
0.11 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 26.9 1.6 280 48 1,009.0 - / 0.00 85 0.0 n/a
6h 19.4 1.4 310 89 1,011.4 7.01 / 7.01 52 261.4 n/a
12h 17.7 1.5 91 87 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.41 92 0.0 n/a
18h 17.9 1.5 96 78 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.00 96 6.3 n/a
Tomorrow 24.9 2.2 305 56 1,010.2 0.11 / 0.11 100 595.1 n/a
30h 19.1 1.3 271 83 1,012.0 0.67 / 0.78 15 259.0 n/a
36h 16.6 1.3 176 92 1,014.2 0.00 / 0.05 93 0.0 n/a
42h 18.5 1.8 122 74 1,013.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 5.6 n/a
Thursday 25.5 2.2 116 45 1,011.4 0.05 / 0.05 91 502.3 n/a
54h 20.3 0.9 109 62 1,012.3 0.11 / 0.17 7 343.5 n/a
60h 16.9 1.7 121 74 1,014.2 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
66h 18.4 1.9 109 67 1,014.1 0.00 / 0.00 7 7.7 n/a
Friday 29.9 2.7 116 32 1,010.2 0.00 / 0.00 29 760.5 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Paltas?
Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 26.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 595 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Paltas today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Paltas?
Local time is 19:51. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Paltas?
Paltas is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Paltas?
DEM 916 m.
Where is Paltas located?
It is at -4.02810, -79.74314 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Paltas in?
It is in Ecuador.

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Last updated 2024-10-11
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