Cotopaxi, Ecuador
Latacunga
Latacunga is a town in Cotopaxi, Ecuador, 2,770 m above sea level. It has a population of about 77,267 (2022). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now17°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population77,267
Local time10:36
0.93° S, 78.62° WElevation 2,770 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
Postal codes050101–050109, 050113October: high / low17° / 8°
Rain this month75mm
Best timeAug–Oct
Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Latacunga at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:55 · 18:0412 h 08 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:19Next holiday2 NovemberAll Souls' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitAug–Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month18°C
Average high in September
Coolest month8°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthMarch
101 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
27 mm of rain
How Latacunga has grown
People living in the built-up area (23 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+98%44k in 1975 → 88k in 2025Weather in Latacunga
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
17°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 4 km/h · humidity 71%
Today22 Oct17°10°18.8 mm
Fri23 Oct18°11°5.1 mm
Sat24 Oct19°9°8.1 mm
Sun25 Oct18°9°12.6 mm
Mon26 Oct18°12°16.7 mm
Tue27 Oct20°9°9.3 mm
Wed28 Oct20°10°9.8 mm
Thu29 Oct17°12°22.4 mm
Fri30 Oct14°11°25.9 mm
Sat31 Oct18°11°14.2 mm
When to go to Latacunga
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 52 | 50 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 52 | 57 | 57 | 54 | 51 | 52 |
| High | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 17° |
| Low | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 8° | 8° | 7° | 8° | 8° | 9° | 9° |
| Rain (mm) | 65 | 78 | 101 | 105 | 77 | 50 | 33 | 27 | 46 | 75 | 80 | 77 |
| Wet days | 23 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
What's on in Latacunga
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Latacunga
More museums: Casa de la Cultura
Outdoors around Latacunga
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Sector peligroso en lluviaViewpoints
0.8 kmGobernadorMountain huts
4.1 kmPunto colotoaCamp sites
4.8 kmCasa Blanquita CanchigñiaViewpoints
5.9 kmPesca deportiva San NicolásMountain huts
7.6 kmIsinche's ChildCamp sites
13 kmNature around Latacunga
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ecuador seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Latacunga
Earthquakes around Latacunga
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days4magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195076magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record77within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.2Pimampiro 30 km ↘1987 · 150 km
6.7Palora 37 km →1971 · 134 km
6.5Puyo 59 km →1965 · 139 km
6.5Baeza 26 km ↑1955 · 113 km
Universities and research institutes
Universidad Técnica de CotopaxiUniversity or college · founded 2007
Instituto Superior Universitario CotopaxiUniversity or college · founded 2017
Universidad Indoamérica, Sede LatacungaUniversity or college · founded 2024
Towns and villages around Latacunga
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
San Felipe1.4 kmIgnacio Flores1.5 kmHacienda San Felipe1.8 kmHacienda Pichil1.9 kmHacienda San Gabriel2 kmHacienda Atahualpa2.4 kmHacienda Colaiza2.7 kmHacienda La Calerita3.3 kmHacienda Inchapo3.9 kmHacienda Tiobamba3.9 kmHacienda Saraloma4.3 kmSan Buenaventura4.4 kmHacienda Tilipulo4.7 kmHacienda Yacupamba5.2 kmBuenaventura5.3 kmHacienda La Calera5.5 kmHacienda Illuchi5.6 kmHacienda Laigua de Rivadeneira5.7 kmHacienda San Francisco5.7 kmSalache5.8 kmHacienda Bellavista5.9 kmHacienda Guanilín de León5.9 kmHacienda San Enrique6 kmHacienda Laigua de Estupiñán6 kmOnce de Noviembre6.5 kmHacienda Guanilín de Zambrano6.5 kmPatután6.7 kmHacienda Putzalahua6.7 kmHacienda Hidalgo6.8 kmSan Bartolo6.9 kmHacienda Rumipungu7.2 kmHacienda Vásconez7.3 kmHacienda Estupiñán7.3 kmHacienda Egas7.3 kmAngamarcalle7.3 kmHacienda Laigua del Colegio7.4 kmHacienda Salviapamba7.5 kmHacienda Miravalle7.7 kmHacienda Guanilín de Vásconez7.7 kmHacienda Guanilín de Jácome7.7 kmHacienda Guanilín7.7 kmHacienda Poalopos7.9 kmHacienda Tilipulito8 kmHacienda Guanilín de Hidalgo8.1 kmHacienda Pusuchisí8.2 kmAláquez8.4 kmHacienda Colaya8.5 kmHacienda Nintanga Bajo9 kmHacienda Cilinhua Chico9.1 kmHacienda Rumipamba del Colegio9.1 kmHacienda Santo Domingo9.3 kmHacienda La Rioja9.3 kmHacienda Laigua de Maldonado9.4 kmHacienda Colaya Grande9.5 kmTandaliví9.7 kmHacienda Nintanga Vásconez9.9 kmHacienda Nintanga Alto10 kmHacienda Chillo10 kmHacienda Guaitacamito11 kmHacienda La Compañía11 kmHacienda San Roque11 kmSan Isidro11 kmRumipamba12 kmHacienda Macas Chiquito12 kmGuaytacama12 kmHacienda Macas de Cruz13 kmHacienda Noelanda13 kmJoséguango Bajo13 kmHacienda Yerovi13 kmHacienda San Juan13 kmHacienda San Antonio13 kmHacienda Cuchitingue14 kmLa Libertad15 km
Latacunga from above
Around Latacunga13 places to see, do and reach nearby
Cotopaxi volcanoMountain34 kmIliniza SurMountain32 kmQuilindañaMountain36 kmQuilotoaMountain32 kmCasa de los Marqueses de MirafloresMuseum0.4 kmLatacungaStation0.9 kmSan Miguel de SalcedoStation12 kmSan MiguelPlace13 kmSaquisilíPlace12 kmAmbatoPlace35 kmMachachiPlace47 kmBaños de Agua SantaPlace56 kmPelileoPlace45 km
Postal codes
050101–050109050113
Getting to Latacunga
Cotopaxi International AirportLTX
3 kmMariscal Sucre International AirportUIO
95 kmCoronel E Carvajal AirportXMS
161 kmLatacungaRailway station
0.9 kmSan Miguel de SalcedoRailway station
12 kmPlaces near Latacunga
Places with a climate like Latacunga
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Latacunga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Latacunga.
What is the hottest month in Latacunga?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Latacunga?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Latacunga?
March is the wettest month with about 101 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.
What is the postal code of Latacunga?
Latacunga has 10 postal codes: 050101–050109, 050113.