# Cusubamba Parish, Salcedo Canton, Cotopaxi Province – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/cotopaxi/salcedo/cusubamba/

Parish · Salcedo Canton 

# Cusubamba

Cusubamba is a parish of Ecuador in Salcedo Canton, Cotopaxi Province. It covers **161.8 km²**. 39 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 14 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 162km²
- 14mapped services
- 3,131 mtypical elevation

## Where is Cusubamba?

Cusubamba lies in [Salcedo Canton](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/cotopaxi/salcedo/), [Cotopaxi Province](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/cotopaxi/), [Ecuador](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/). It borders 7 other parishes: [Angamarca](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/cotopaxi/pujili/angamarca/), [Mulalillo](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/cotopaxi/salcedo/mulalillo/), [Pujilí](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/cotopaxi/pujili/pujili/), [Quisapincha](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/tungurahua/ambato/quisapincha/), [San Fernando](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/tungurahua/ambato/san-fernando/), [San Miguel](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/cotopaxi/salcedo/san-miguel/) and [Zumbahua](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/cotopaxi/pujili/zumbahua/). By area it is the 405th largest of 1,042 parishes in Ecuador. It covers 34.5% of [Salcedo Canton](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/cotopaxi/salcedo/). The centre of Cusubamba is about 98 km in a straight line from Quito, the capital. It is about 15 km from San Miguel, the main town of Salcedo Canton. The centre point is at 1.0906° S, 78.7187° W.

Source: [INEC - Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-ecu).

## Things to see in and around Cusubamba

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Cusubamba: 1 attraction.

- Atocha · attraction

### Nearby, outside Cusubamba

- Gallourcu · volcano, Quisapincha6.7 km
- Quinta El Rincon Del Chagra · attraction, Mulalillo8.0 km
- Cerro Saguatoa · volcano, Quisapincha9.0 km
- AgroRAB · attraction, Pujilí14 km
- Yambo · viewpoint, Pansaleo14 km
- Parque del Danzante · attraction, Pujilí15 km
- Parque central;Parque Central · attraction, Pujilí15 km
- La Madre · monument, San Miguel15 km
- De la Madre · monument, San Miguel15 km
- Parque · attraction, Pujilí15 km
- Bullfighting Arena · attraction, Pujilí15 km
- Plaza de Toros · attraction, Pujilí15 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Cusubamba

- Time zoneUTC−5, no daylight saving · America/Guayaquil
- CurrencyDollar (USD)
- Country calling code+593
- LanguagesSpanish
- Plug typesType A, B · 120 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) · Latacunga23 km
- Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) · Quito115 km

### Nearest railway station

San Miguel de Salcedo (San Miguel), about 15 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:04) and shortest in Jun (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:13, sunset around 18:16).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Cusubamba

Open gazetteers list **39 villages, towns and localities** in Cusubamba. Settlements here lie between about 2,946 m and 3,340 m above sea level (median 3,131 m).

- Atocha
- Belén Cuatro Esquinas
- Buena Esperanza
- Carrillos
- Cobos Grande
- Cobos San Francisco
- Compañía Alta
- Compañía Baja
- Compañía Chica
- Cullitahua
- Cusubamba
- Cusubambito
- Fernando Valdivieso
- Gustavo Iturralde
- Hacienda Aguamasa
- Hacienda Atocha
- Hacienda Carrillo
- Hacienda Compañía Chica
- Hacienda Cusubambito
- Hacienda El Belén
- Hacienda Hospital
- Hacienda Junín
- Hacienda La Compañía
- Hacienda La Victoria
- Hacienda Naranjo
- Hacienda Rumiquincha
- Hacienda San Agustín
- Hacienda San Isidro
- Hacienda San José
- Hacienda San Juan
- Hacienda San Luis
- Jesús del Gran Poder
- Laguamasa
- Llactahurco
- San Augustin de Consolación
- San Isidro
- San José de Rubios
- Santa Isabel
- Sigsiloma

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Cusubamba

Named natural and historic features inside Cusubamba, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

11 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Aluchán
- Quebrada Chimborazo
- Quebrada Laihua
- Quebrada Patococha
- Quebrada Rumihuaicu
- Quebrada Seca
- Quebrada Tungurahua
- Quebrada Unafara
- Quebrada Yacupungu
- Quebrada Zunfo
- Río Manzano Huaicu

### Hills and mountains

2 mountains; 1 valley.

- Cerro Quispicacha · 4,353 m
- Josefo · 4,109 m
- Hondón de Llallarumi · 4,099 m

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Cusubamba and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Salcedo Canton, the warmest month is Feb (average 12 °C) and the coolest is Jul (11 °C). About 1,253 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (160 mm) and the driest Sep (52 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **May to December**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 12 124 

Feb 12 141 

Mar 12 159 

Apr 12 160 

May 12 119 

Jun 11 85 

Jul 11 65 

Aug 11 53 

Sep 11 52 

Oct 12 92 

Nov 12 101 

Dec 12 104 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Cusubamba

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital SSC LLACTAHURCO · Cusubamba 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-1.09764&mlon=-78.71107#map=17/-1.09764/-78.71107) 

Bank Cooperativa 9 de Octubre · Mulalillo 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-1.09317&mlon=-78.62798#map=17/-1.09317/-78.62798) 

ATM Cajero Cooperativa CREA depositos y retiros · Ambato 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-1.23912&mlon=-78.63358#map=17/-1.23912/-78.63358) 

Petrol pump Mulalillo · Mulalillo 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-1.08788&mlon=-78.61891#map=17/-1.08788/-78.61891) 

Hotel Hospedaje San Rafael · Pujilí 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-1.03202&mlon=-78.64435#map=17/-1.03202/-78.64435) 

Mall PG plastics · Unamuncho 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-1.15122&mlon=-78.58587#map=17/-1.15122/-78.58587) 

School Escuela De Educación Básica Tupac Yupanqui · Cusubamba 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-1.09764&mlon=-78.71152#map=17/-1.09764/-78.71152) 

College UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA DE COTOPAXI - CAMPUS EXPERIMENTAL CEASA · Latacunga 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-1.00007&mlon=-78.62326#map=17/-1.00007/-78.62326) 

Police station Upc Cusubamba · Cusubamba 2.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-1.07035&mlon=-78.70325#map=17/-1.07035/-78.70325) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Cusubamba

Places mapped inside Cusubamba in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals3
- Schools8
- Restaurants2
- Police stations1

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other parishes in Salcedo Canton

- Antonio José Holguín
- Mulalillo
- Mulliquindil
- Pansaleo
- San Miguel

## Quick answers

- Where is Cusubamba?In Salcedo Canton, Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador
- What borders Cusubamba?Angamarca, Mulalillo, Pujilí, Quisapincha, San Fernando, San Miguel and Zumbahua
- What is there to see in Cusubamba?Atocha
- What time zone is Cusubamba in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Cusubamba?Dollar (USD)
- What language is spoken in Cusubamba?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Cusubamba?39 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Cusubamba?Settlements lie between 2,946 m and 3,340 m
- What is the highest point in Cusubamba?Cerro Quispicacha (4,353 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Cusubamba?May to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Cusubamba?SSC LLACTAHURCO, about 1.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Cusubamba?Cooperativa 9 de Octubre, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Cusubamba?Cajero Cooperativa CREA depositos y retiros, about 19 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Cusubamba?Mulalillo, about 11 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Cusubamba?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Cusubamba?EC050552 (OCHA common operational dataset)