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Cañar
City in Cañar, Ecuador
Overview
Cañar is a small, culturally rich city set in Ecuador's Andean highlands. Known for its indigenous heritage and proximity to the famous Ingapirca ruins, it offers a unique perspective on Ecuadorian life away from major tourist trails.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ecuador
Province
Cañar
Population
9,900
Time Zone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-2.56°, -78.94°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$543
Local Cost
$337
Local Income
$300
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
11.8°C
Summer Avg
12.4°C
Winter Avg
10.7°C
Record High
22.4°C
Record Low
1.6°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1191 mm
Internet Speed
117 Mbps
Upload
102 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
4
Transport
8
Walk Score
8
Footways
15.0
Airport
CUE
Distance
37 km
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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 108 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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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