Location & Surroundings
Taparuca is a settlement in Loja, Ecuador, at 1,667 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cariamanga, 8 km to the northeast. The national capital Quito is about 480 km to the north. The nearest airport is J.M. Velasco Ibarra, 37 km away.
Also known as: Hacienda Taparuca
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 23' 15" S, 79° 36' 14" W
- Elevation DEM: 1667 m
- Timezone America/Guayaquil
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 80 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +593
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:40
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Taparuca
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Taparuca, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 26.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 743 W/m2.
Temperature
17.2 C
Wind
2.0 m/s E (100 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
7 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 17.2 | 2.0 | 100 | 82 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.5 | 1.8 | 84 | 43 | 1,009.7 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 56 | 742.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.5 | 1.4 | 113 | 72 | 1,012.9 | 1.22 / 1.39 | 47 | 430.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.1 | 2.0 | 98 | 83 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.6 | 1.9 | 98 | 78 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 15.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 2.1 | 77 | 52 | 1,013.6 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 68 | 635.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.0 | 2.1 | 113 | 74 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 2 | 342.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.5 | 1.9 | 103 | 81 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.2 | 2.0 | 100 | 75 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 9.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 1.2 | 3 | 49 | 1,012.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 74 | 678.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.5 | 0.5 | 139 | 80 | 1,013.8 | 1.50 / 1.52 | 100 | 389.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.1 | 1.1 | 93 | 88 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.4 | 1.6 | 99 | 79 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 16.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Taparuca?
Now 17.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 26.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 743 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 Taparuca today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Taparuca?
Local time is 13:40. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Taparuca?
Taparuca is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Taparuca?
DEM 1,667 m.
Where is Taparuca located?
It is at -4.38743, -79.60391 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Taparuca in?
It is in Ecuador.