# La Merced Parish, Distrito Metropolitano de Quito Canton

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Parish · Distrito Metropolitano de Quito Canton 

# La Merced

La Merced is a parish of Ecuador in Distrito Metropolitano de Quito Canton, Pichincha Province. It covers **31.6 km²**. 26 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 21 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 31.6km²
- 21mapped services
- 2,606 mtypical elevation

## Where is La Merced?

La Merced lies in [Distrito Metropolitano de Quito Canton](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/pichincha/distrito-metropolitano-de-quito/), [Pichincha Province](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/pichincha/), [Ecuador](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/). It borders 3 other parishes: [Alangasí](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/pichincha/distrito-metropolitano-de-quito/alangasi/), [Píntag](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/pichincha/distrito-metropolitano-de-quito/pintag/) and [Tumbaco](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/pichincha/distrito-metropolitano-de-quito/tumbaco/). By area it is the 892nd largest of 1,042 parishes in Ecuador. It covers 0.8% of [Distrito Metropolitano de Quito Canton](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/pichincha/distrito-metropolitano-de-quito/). The centre of La Merced is about 16 km in a straight line from Quito, the capital. The centre point is at 0.2954° S, 78.3945° 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 La Merced

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in La Merced: 3 attractions.

- BALNEARIO LA MERCED · attraction
- Centro Turístico La Cocha · attraction
- Granja agroecologuica EL Aliso · attraction

### Nearby, outside La Merced

- Guiracchuro · memorial, Alangasí2.7 km
- Colibrí · memorial, Alangasí2.7 km
- Mirlo · memorial, Alangasí2.7 km
- Declaración · memorial, Alangasí2.7 km
- Ruco · memorial, Alangasí2.7 km
- Alma Santa o Turbante. · monument, Alangasí2.7 km
- Quinde · memorial, Alangasí2.7 km
- Diablo Huma · memorial, Alangasí2.7 km
- Mastodonte · memorial, Alangasí2.7 km
- Tigre dientes de sable · memorial, Alangasí2.7 km
- Complejo Angamarca · attraction, Alangasí3.7 km
- Chichoca · volcano, Píntag3.7 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: La Merced

- 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

- Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) · Quito19 km
- Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) · Latacunga72 km

### Nearest railway station

Estación de tren Tambillo (Tambillo), about 21 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:04) and shortest in Jul (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 06:16, sunset around 18:22).

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 La Merced

Open gazetteers list **26 villages, towns and localities** in La Merced. Settlements here lie between about 2,580 m and 2,617 m above sea level (median 2,606 m).

- Bellavista
- Billivaro
- Casachupa
- Cocha
- Curiquinge
- Florida
- Guantugloma
- Hacienda Corral
- Hacienda Esperanza
- La Alcantarilla No. 2
- La Cocha
- La Floresta
- La Merced
- Las Retamas
- Manzanapugro
- Melo
- Palmeras
- Queserachupa
- San Francisco de Baños
- San Marcos
- San Vicente
- Santa Ana
- Santa Elena
- Santa Rosa
- Sarahurco
- Virgen de Lourdes

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 La Merced

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

### Water

4 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Palahuaicu
- Quebrada Torohuaicu
- Quebrada de Mishca
- Río Cucha

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.

- Pillivaro · 2,553 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 La Merced and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Distrito Metropolitano de Quito Canton, the warmest month is Sep (average 18 °C) and the coolest is Nov (17 °C). About 1,180 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (177 mm) and the driest Aug (25 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **June to December**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 17 139 

Feb 17 143 

Mar 17 176 

Apr 18 177 

May 18 122 

Jun 18 58 

Jul 17 34 

Aug 18 25 

Sep 18 38 

Oct 17 76 

Nov 17 90 

Dec 17 100 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from La Merced

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Especializado San Juan de Dios · Alangasí 5.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.29698&mlon=-78.44452#map=17/-0.29698/-78.44452) 

Bank COOPERATIVA DE AHORRO Y CRÉDITO EL SAGRARIO LTDA. · La Merced 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.29188&mlon=-78.39991#map=17/-0.29188/-78.39991) 

ATM Cajero Banco Pichincha · Tumbaco 8.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.22102&mlon=-78.39319#map=17/-0.22102/-78.39319) 

Petrol pump Energy Gas · Píntag 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.32666&mlon=-78.39547#map=17/-0.32666/-78.39547) 

Hotel Quinta Las Patricias · La Merced 0.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.29551&mlon=-78.39588#map=17/-0.29551/-78.39588) 

Mall Ferretería La Cocha · La Merced 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.31098&mlon=-78.39992#map=17/-0.31098/-78.39992) 

School Unidad Educativa Pedro José Arteta · La Merced 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.29148&mlon=-78.40269#map=17/-0.29148/-78.40269) 

College INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO SUPERIOR RAUL PREBISCH · Alangasí 4.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.29164&mlon=-78.43706#map=17/-0.29164/-78.43706) 

Police station UPC · La Merced 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-0.29185&mlon=-78.39858#map=17/-0.29185/-78.39858) 

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 La Merced

Places mapped inside La Merced in open map data, by type.

- Banks1
- Hotels4
- Shopping malls1
- Schools4
- Cinemas1
- Restaurants9
- 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 Distrito Metropolitano de Quito Canton

- Alangasí
- Amaguaña
- Atahualpa
- Calacalí
- Calderón
- Chavezpamba
- Checa
- Conocoto
- Cumbayá
- El Quinche
- Gualea
- Guangopolo
- Guayllabamba
- Llano Chico
- Lloa
- Nanegal
- Nanegalito
- Nayón
- Nono
- Pacto
- Perucho
- Pifo
- Pomasqui
- Puembo
- Puéllaro
- Píntag
- Quito
- San Antonio
- San José de Minas
- Tababela
- Tumbaco
- Yaruquí
- Zámbiza

## Quick answers

- Where is La Merced?In Distrito Metropolitano de Quito Canton, Pichincha Province, Ecuador
- What borders La Merced?Alangasí, Píntag and Tumbaco
- What is there to see in La Merced?BALNEARIO LA MERCED, Centro Turístico La Cocha, Granja agroecologuica EL Aliso
- What time zone is La Merced in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in La Merced?Dollar (USD)
- What language is spoken in La Merced?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in La Merced?26 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of La Merced?Settlements lie between 2,580 m and 2,617 m
- What is the highest point in La Merced?Pillivaro (2,553 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit La Merced?June to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to La Merced?Hospital Especializado San Juan de Dios, about 5.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to La Merced?COOPERATIVA DE AHORRO Y CRÉDITO EL SAGRARIO LTDA., about 0.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to La Merced?Cajero Banco Pichincha, about 8.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to La Merced?Energy Gas, about 3.5 km from the centre
- How many banks are in La Merced?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of La Merced?EC170164 (OCHA common operational dataset)