# Cochapamba Parish, Saquisilí Canton, Cotopaxi Province

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/cotopaxi/saquisili/cochapamba/

Parish · Saquisilí Canton 

# Cochapamba

Cochapamba is a parish of Ecuador in Saquisilí Canton, Cotopaxi Province. It covers **62.0 km²**. 27 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 13 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 62.0km²
- 13mapped services
- 3,656 mtypical elevation

## Where is Cochapamba?

Cochapamba lies in [Saquisilí Canton](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/cotopaxi/saquisili/), [Cotopaxi Province](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/cotopaxi/), [Ecuador](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/). It borders 5 other parishes: [Canchagua](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/cotopaxi/saquisili/canchagua/), [Guangaje](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/cotopaxi/pujili/guangaje/), [Isinlivi](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/cotopaxi/sigchos/isinlivi/), [Poaló](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/cotopaxi/latacunga/poalo/) and [Saquisilí](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/cotopaxi/saquisili/saquisili/). By area it is the 735th largest of 1,042 parishes in Ecuador. It covers 39.7% of [Saquisilí Canton](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/cotopaxi/saquisili/). The centre of Cochapamba is about 72 km in a straight line from Quito, the capital. It is about 11 km from Saquisilí, the main town of Saquisilí Canton. The centre point is at 0.8355° S, 78.7665° 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 Cochapamba

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Cochapamba: 2 attractions.

- Cascada Candela – Fazo · attraction
- Laguna Tiloncocha · attraction

### Nearby, outside Cochapamba

- Animal market · attraction, Saquisilí9.6 km
- tanque de agua 10 curvas · viewpoint, Poaló10 km
- Cascada Cristobal · waterfall, Guangaje11 km
- Mercado - artesania y ropa · attraction, Saquisilí11 km
- Parque infantil · attraction, La Victoria12 km
- Parque Central La Victoria · attraction, La Victoria12 km
- Cementerio · memorial, La Victoria12 km
- La Posada de Anthony · attraction, La Victoria13 km
- Casa La Victoria · attraction, La Victoria13 km
- Virgen · monument, Isinlivi13 km
- Eucalipto aromático - 1865 (Gabriel García Moreno) · attraction, Poaló14 km
- Hacienda Tilipulo · attraction, Poaló14 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: Cochapamba

- 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) · Latacunga19 km
- Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) · Quito91 km

### Nearest railway station

San Miguel de Salcedo (San Miguel), about 30 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 06:05) and shortest in Jun (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:12, sunset around 18:17).

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 Cochapamba

Open gazetteers list **27 villages, towns and localities** in Cochapamba. Settlements here lie between about 3,297 m and 3,806 m above sea level (median 3,656 m).

- Achupallas
- Atápulo
- Cachipata
- Calquin
- Calvario
- Chaluapamba
- Chanchungaloma
- Chilla Pata Calera
- Chulco Toro
- Cochapamba
- Hacienda Atápulo
- Hacienda Chalua
- Hacienda Santa Inés
- Jatun Era
- Jatunloma
- La Esperanza
- Llamahuasi
- Milin
- Mulintimi
- Nueva Pungu
- Pactac
- Palo Uctu
- Salamalag Grande
- Salamalag San Fransisco
- Sara Huagsha
- Troya
- Yanta pozo

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 Cochapamba

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

### Water

3 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Chacahuaicu
- Quebrada La Compañía
- Quebrada Salamala

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.

- Loma de Mulinlimi · 3,861 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 Cochapamba and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Saquisilí Canton, the warmest month is Feb (average 10 °C) and the coolest is Jul (9 °C), after allowing for this place being about 268 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). 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**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 10 124 

Feb 10 141 

Mar 10 159 

Apr 10 160 

May 10 119 

Jun 9 85 

Jul 9 65 

Aug 9 53 

Sep 10 52 

Oct 10 92 

Nov 10 101 

Dec 10 104 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Cochapamba

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital SSC COCHAPAMBA · Cochapamba 1.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.83712&mlon=-78.75248#map=17/-0.83712/-78.75248) 

Bank Cacpeco · Saquisilí 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.83636&mlon=-78.66728#map=17/-0.83636/-78.66728) 

ATM Banco Pinchincho · Saquisilí 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.83893&mlon=-78.66776#map=17/-0.83893/-78.66776) 

Petrol pump P&S · Saquisilí 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.83950&mlon=-78.66712#map=17/-0.83950/-78.66712) 

Hotel Posada Elvia · Isinlivi 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.82425&mlon=-78.86488#map=17/-0.82425/-78.86488) 

Mall Maltería Plaza · Latacunga 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.92592&mlon=-78.62571#map=17/-0.92592/-78.62571) 

School CECIB de Educación Básica Joaquin Cofre · Cochapamba 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.83017&mlon=-78.76464#map=17/-0.83017/-78.76464) 

College Unidad Educativa Vicente Rocafuerte · La Victoria 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.91693&mlon=-78.69251#map=17/-0.91693/-78.69251) 

Police station Policía · Toacaso 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.75784&mlon=-78.68713#map=17/-0.75784/-78.68713) 

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 Cochapamba

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

- Hospitals1
- Schools12

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 Saquisilí Canton

- Canchagua
- Chantilín
- Saquisilí

## Quick answers

- Where is Cochapamba?In Saquisilí Canton, Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador
- What borders Cochapamba?Canchagua, Guangaje, Isinlivi, Poaló and Saquisilí
- What is there to see in Cochapamba?Cascada Candela – Fazo, Laguna Tiloncocha
- What time zone is Cochapamba in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Cochapamba?Dollar (USD)
- What language is spoken in Cochapamba?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Cochapamba?27 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Cochapamba?Settlements lie between 3,297 m and 3,806 m
- What is the highest point in Cochapamba?Loma de Mulinlimi (3,861 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Cochapamba?May
- Where is the nearest hospital to Cochapamba?SSC COCHAPAMBA, about 1.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Cochapamba?Cacpeco, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Cochapamba?Banco Pinchincho, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Cochapamba?P&S, about 11 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Cochapamba?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Cochapamba?EC050653 (OCHA common operational dataset)