Baeza, Ecuador facts for kids
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Baeza
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 Baeza, Ecuador
Location in Ecuador
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| Country | Ecuador |
| Province | Napo Province |
| Canton | Quijos Canton |
| Demonym | baezeño/a |
| Founded | May 14, 1559 |
| Area | |
| • Town | 1.58 km2 (0.61 sq mi) |
| Population
(2022 census)
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| • Town | 1,972 |
| • Density | 1,248/km2 (3,233/sq mi) |
| Time zone | ECT |
| Climate | Cfb |
| Website | municipioquijos.gov.ec |
Baeza is a small town in Ecuador, a country in South America. It is the main town, or canton seat, of the Quijos Canton in Napo Province. This town is special because it is home to the Quijos-Quichua indigenous people. Baeza is located near the Quijos river.
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History of Baeza
When Was Baeza Founded?
Baeza was founded a long time ago, on May 14, 1559. An explorer named Gil Ramírez Dávalos established the town. He built it on land that belonged to the Quijos-Quichua people.
Baeza's Importance Over Time
During the 1500s and 1600s, Baeza was a very important place. It was one of the biggest settlements in the Ecuadorian Amazon. However, its importance started to decrease in the 1800s. Even so, Baeza is still a key center today. It helps manage the economy, finances, and trade in the Quijos Valley.
What Are Baeza's Main Activities?
The people of Baeza mostly work in three areas:
- Raising livestock (like cows)
- Farming
- Trading goods
Climate in Baeza
What is Baeza's Weather Like?
Baeza has a type of weather called a subtropical highland climate. This means the weather is mild all year round. It never gets too hot or too cold. However, Baeza also gets a lot of rain throughout the year.
Baeza's Average Temperatures and Rainfall
The table below shows the average temperatures and rainfall in Baeza. You can see how much rain falls each month and what the high, low, and average temperatures are.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 23.8 (74.8) |
23.6 (74.5) |
23.6 (74.5) |
23.4 (74.1) |
23.6 (74.5) |
22.9 (73.2) |
22.8 (73.0) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.9 (75.0) |
24.2 (75.6) |
24.1 (75.4) |
24.1 (75.4) |
23.6 (74.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 17.7 (63.9) |
17.7 (63.9) |
17.7 (63.9) |
17.7 (63.9) |
17.7 (63.9) |
17.1 (62.8) |
16.8 (62.2) |
16.9 (62.4) |
17.4 (63.3) |
17.9 (64.2) |
17.9 (64.2) |
17.9 (64.2) |
17.5 (63.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 11.6 (52.9) |
11.8 (53.2) |
11.9 (53.4) |
12.1 (53.8) |
11.8 (53.2) |
11.3 (52.3) |
10.9 (51.6) |
10.6 (51.1) |
11.0 (51.8) |
11.7 (53.1) |
11.8 (53.2) |
11.7 (53.1) |
11.5 (52.7) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 127 (5.0) |
154 (6.1) |
204 (8.0) |
264 (10.4) |
223 (8.8) |
244 (9.6) |
212 (8.3) |
161 (6.3) |
183 (7.2) |
151 (5.9) |
167 (6.6) |
130 (5.1) |
2,220 (87.3) |
| Source: Climate-Data.org | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Baeza (Ecuador) para niños
