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Latacunga

City in Cotopaxi, Ecuador

Overview

Latacunga, set amid Ecuador's Andean highlands, offers colonial architecture, lively markets, and access to stunning natural wonders such as Cotopaxi volcano and Laguna de Quilotoa. The city blends historic charm with everyday Ecuadorian life, making it an inviting stop for culture and adventure.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Ecuador
Province
Cotopaxi
Population
77,267
Time Zone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-0.94°, -78.62°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
62
Female Safety
54
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$620
Local Cost
$352
Local Income
$420
Cashless
28
English
25
Temperature
11.5°C
Summer Avg
11.8°C
Winter Avg
10.7°C
Record High
21.4°C
Record Low
1.9°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1252 mm
Internet Speed
178 Mbps
Upload
181 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LTX
Distance
3 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 443 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 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 6 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.

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 74/100.

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