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Cotacachi
City in Imbabura, Ecuador
Overview
Cotacachi is a charming Andean town in Imbabura, Ecuador, famous for its leather craftsmanship and rich indigenous heritage. Surrounded by lush mountains and close to stunning natural attractions, it offers a tranquil blend of tradition and artistry.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ecuador
Province
Imbabura
Population
10,526
Time Zone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
0.30°, -78.26°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$855
Local Cost
$412
Local Income
$400
Cashless
35
English
40
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
137 Mbps
Upload
133 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
3
Parks
4
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
13.0
Airport
UIO
Distance
49 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 230 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 75/100.
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