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Guaranda
City in Bolívar, Ecuador
Overview
Guaranda, set in the Bolivian Andes of Ecuador, is a charming city celebrated for its lively festivals, colonial architecture, and panoramic mountain scenery. With a mellow pace and friendly locals, it offers an authentic Ecuadorian experience away from heavy tourism.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ecuador
Province
Bolívar
Population
30,755
Time Zone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-1.59°, -79.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$657
Local Cost
$350
Local Income
$400
Cashless
30
English
20
Temperature
11.1°C
Summer Avg
11.5°C
Winter Avg
10.2°C
Record High
21.5°C
Record Low
1.0°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1397 mm
Internet Speed
148 Mbps
Upload
134 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
2
Parks
11
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
8.0
Airport
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Distance
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 183 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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