Location & Surroundings

Vilcabamba is a settlement in Loja, Ecuador, at 1,699 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Loja, 30 km to the north. The national capital Quito is about 455 km to the north. The nearest airport is Catamayo / Camilo Ponce Enriquez, 33 km away.

Also known as: La Victoria · Victoria · Vilcapamba

Overview

Vilcabamba is village and rural parish of Loja Province in Ecuador — ES Población de Ecuador.

It is located in Loja Canton, Ecuador.

Established in 1576-09-01.

The population is about 4,478 (2012).

The elevation is around 1,565 metre.

Also known as: Vilcabamba - Loja

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Basic Data

  • Country Ecuador
  • Located in Loja Canton
  • Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    4° 15' 39" S, 79° 13' 22" W
  • Elevation DEM: 1699 m
  • Timezone America/Guayaquil
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 2,751 p/km²
  • Built-up 18.3%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +593

Sun & Local Time

Other seat of a third-order administrative divisions nearby

Nearby

Alternate Names

La Victoria
Victoria
Vilcapamba

Weather in Vilcabamba

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

Now 11.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.0 to 15.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 275 W/m2.

Temperature
11.2 C
Wind
2.9 m/s E (106 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,019.4 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 11.2 2.9 106 93 1,019.4 - / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
6h 13.5 3.1 110 84 1,018.9 0.00 / 0.00 62 14.0 n/a
12h 15.3 2.8 108 84 1,017.1 0.43 / 0.43 98 194.3 n/a
18h 12.3 2.6 106 94 1,017.8 0.00 / 0.36 15 275.3 n/a
Tomorrow 11.0 2.8 106 95 1,018.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
30h 13.4 2.8 110 84 1,018.1 0.00 / 0.00 64 15.6 n/a
36h 21.3 2.9 112 55 1,013.2 0.69 / 0.69 73 720.3 n/a
42h 13.0 2.3 98 93 1,016.2 0.51 / 1.20 57 351.2 n/a
Friday 12.7 2.5 105 91 1,017.0 0.00 / 0.06 91 0.0 n/a
54h 14.8 2.4 107 83 1,017.2 0.00 / 0.06 14 16.7 n/a
60h 20.8 3.1 104 61 1,014.3 1.55 / 1.61 42 754.3 n/a
66h 13.2 2.4 99 93 1,016.8 0.00 / 1.59 27 363.4 n/a
Saturday 12.0 2.3 109 91 1,017.0 0.00 / 0.12 50 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Vilcabamba?
Now 11.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.0 to 15.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 275 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 Vilcabamba today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 20m.
What is the local time in Vilcabamba?
Local time is 07:43. Time zone: America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Vilcabamba?
Vilcabamba is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Vilcabamba?
DEM 1,699 m.
Where is Vilcabamba located?
It is at -4.26077, -79.22265 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Vilcabamba in?
It is in Ecuador.

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Last updated 2024-09-12
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