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San Gabriel
City in Carchi, Ecuador
Overview
San Gabriel, set in the lush highlands of Carchi, Ecuador, is a charming small city known for its colonial heritage and picturesque landscapes. With friendly locals, cobblestone streets, and a cool Andean climate, it's an off-the-beaten-path destination for authentic Ecuadorian culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ecuador
Province
Carchi
Population
14,497
Time Zone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
0.59°, -77.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$543
Local Cost
$335
Local Income
$350
Cashless
25
English
15
Temperature
13.0°C
Summer Avg
12.4°C
Winter Avg
13.2°C
Record High
23.4°C
Record Low
3.9°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1043 mm
Internet Speed
108 Mbps
Upload
103 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
3
Parks
5
Transport
19
Walk Score
19
Footways
38.0
Airport
TUA
Distance
28 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 114 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 55/100.
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