Cumbayá facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cumbayá
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Rural parish
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| San Pedro de Cumbayá | |
 Cumbayá
Location in Ecuador
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| Country | Ecuador |
| Province | Pichincha |
| Canton | Quito |
| Foundation | June 29, 1571 |
| Parish seat | Cumbayá |
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| • Type | Parochial Junta |
| Area | |
| • Metro | 4,204 km2 (1,623 sq mi) |
| Elevation
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2,200 m (7,200 ft) |
| Population
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| • Rural parish | 30,000 |
| • Metro | 1,839,853 |
| • Metro density | 437.64/km2 (1,133.49/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (ECT) |
| Postal Code |
EC170157
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| Area code(s) | (0)2 |
Cumbayá is a rural area near the city of Quito in Ecuador. It's part of the Pichincha Province. You can find it east of Quito, in the Tumbaco Valley. It's also near the Ilaló volcano, by the San Pedro River. This river flows into the Guayllabamba River.
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What's the Weather Like in Cumbayá?
Cumbayá is about 2,200 meters (7,200 feet) above sea level. This is a bit lower than Quito. Because of this, Cumbayá is usually 2 to 5 degrees Celsius warmer. The weather here is warm and sunny almost all year. It has a short rainy season.
How Cumbayá Has Grown
Over the years, Cumbayá has become a popular place to live. Many families from Quito have moved here. They enjoy a more suburban way of life. Cumbayá has some of the most expensive homes in Ecuador. This makes it a high-income area.
This growth has brought new businesses and jobs. You can find many restaurants here, from food trucks to fancy places. Cumbayá also has many gated communities. These are neighborhoods with controlled entrances.
Cumbayá is also home to the main campus of the Universidad San Francisco de Quito. This university attracts students from all over.
Buildings and Landmarks
Cumbayá has a mix of old and new buildings. The Iglesia de Cumbayá (Cumbayá Church) is in the Main Square. It shows the area's rural past. The Iglesia de Miravalle was built in 1987.
Newer buildings include big shopping centers. Some of these are Paseo San Francisco, La Esquina, Centro Plaza, and Scala. There are also many new office buildings.
Getting Around and Visiting Cumbayá
The Túnel Oswaldo Guayasamín is Ecuador's longest car tunnel. It's about 1.5 kilometers long. This tunnel connects Cumbayá with the city of Quito. It's named after a famous painter and sculptor from Quito, Oswaldo Guayasamín.
In 2004, a special path called the Chaquiñán was reopened. It's a 20-kilometer path for walking or biking. It goes from Cumbayá to the area of Puembo.
See also
In Spanish: Cumbayá (parroquia) para niños
