Ricaurte, Ecuador facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ricaurte
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 Ricaurte, Ecuador
Location in Ecuador
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| Country |  Ecuador |
| Province | Azuay Province |
| Canton | Cuenca Canton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 44.1 sq mi (114.2 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,006 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (ECT) |
| Climate | Cfb |
Ricaurte is a town and parish located in Cuenca Canton, within the Azuay Province of Ecuador. A parish is like a small local area or district. In 2001, about 14,006 people lived in Ricaurte. The area of the parish is about 14.3 square kilometers.
A Significant Event in Ricaurte's History
On July 11, 1983, a passenger airplane, TAME Flight 173, was flying from Quito to Cuenca. As it was getting ready to land at Mariscal Lamar International Airport in Cuenca, it sadly crashed into Bashún Hill in Ricaurte. All 119 people on board passed away. This event was a very sad day for Ecuador and is remembered as the deadliest aviation accident in the country's history up to that time.
Climate in Ricaurte
Ricaurte, like the nearby city of Cuenca, has a mild and pleasant climate. It's often described as an oceanic climate, which means it doesn't get too hot or too cold. The weather is generally comfortable throughout the year.
| Climate data for Cuenca (Ricaurte), elevation 2,562 m (8,406 ft), (1971–2000) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 21.2 (70.2) |
21.4 (70.5) |
21.1 (70.0) |
21.0 (69.8) |
20.3 (68.5) |
19.3 (66.7) |
18.9 (66.0) |
19.1 (66.4) |
20.3 (68.5) |
21.5 (70.7) |
22.3 (72.1) |
21.7 (71.1) |
20.7 (69.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 9.8 (49.6) |
10.4 (50.7) |
10.2 (50.4) |
10.2 (50.4) |
9.6 (49.3) |
8.6 (47.5) |
7.8 (46.0) |
8.0 (46.4) |
8.8 (47.8) |
9.1 (48.4) |
8.2 (46.8) |
9.4 (48.9) |
9.2 (48.5) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 68.0 (2.68) |
82.0 (3.23) |
98.0 (3.86) |
114.0 (4.49) |
67.0 (2.64) |
51.0 (2.01) |
35.0 (1.38) |
34.0 (1.34) |
58.0 (2.28) |
85.0 (3.35) |
97.0 (3.82) |
80.0 (3.15) |
869 (34.23) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 74 | 75 | 74 | 78 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 71 | 74 | 74 |
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See also
In Spanish: Ricaurte (parroquia de Cuenca) para niños
