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Papallacta, Ecuador

Napo · Ecuador

Papallacta is a small town in Napo, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 10,282 ft (3,134 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,282 ft Elevation 3,134 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
115.2 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Papallacta

Papallacta

Papallacta is a village at an altitude of 3,300 metres in Napo Province, Ecuador. Its population is 635 as of 2022.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain115.2 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation10,282 ft (3,134 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation10,282 ft (3,134 m)
Coordinates-0.3765°, -78.1424°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceNapo
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation115.2 inches (2,927 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Papallacta

Papallacta is a small town in Ecuador (Napo) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 10,282 feet (3,134 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 115.2 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Papallacta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 115.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,282 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below Ecuador avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,282 ft (3,134 m)
Area21.7 sq mi (56.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-0.3765°N, 78.1424°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.2"
203% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.30"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

271 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 16, 2025.

Aug 12, 2010 Ecuador M7.1 136 km
Aug 28, 1999 43 km SE of Tena, Ecuador M6.3 121 km
Apr 26, 1999 21 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador M6.0 147 km
Mar 28, 1996 9 km SSW of Pujilí, Ecuador M6.0 99 km
Dec 26, 1992 28 km W of Tena, Ecuador M5.9 71 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 122 km
Feb 13, 2007 25 km ENE of Puyo, Ecuador M5.6 123 km
Aug 25, 1996 10 km WSW of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.5 98 km
Mar 27, 2015 34 km SE of Tena, Ecuador M5.5 111 km
Jan 31, 2025 32 km W of Archidona, Ecuador M5.5 54 km
Jan 7, 1995 9 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 134 km
Jan 25, 1994 6 km S of Puyo, Ecuador M5.4 131 km
Dec 30, 1998 11 km ENE of Palora, Ecuador M5.4 144 km
Sep 13, 2003 29 km ENE of San Miguel de Salcedo, Ecuador M5.3 71 km
Mar 28, 2004 27 km ENE of Píllaro, Ecuador M5.3 77 km
Mar 8, 2025 48 km SE of Tena, Ecuador M5.3 126 km
Mar 28, 2007 49 km E of Puyo, Ecuador M5.3 131 km
May 11, 1994 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador M5.3 111 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador M5.3 49 km
Oct 9, 2009 3 km N of Tena, Ecuador M5.2 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Antisana (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m (18,875 ft) 1802 12 km
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m (15,233 ft) 1773 12 km
Aliso Stratovolcano 4,267 m (13,999 ft) -2450 23 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 47 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 48 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 53 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 56 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 58 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 58 km
Sumaco Stratovolcano 3,990 m (13,091 ft) 1895 60 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 64 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 71 km
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 71 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 80 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 95 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
April 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in Wettest
May 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
June 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
July 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in

Papallacta has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 45°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Papallacta

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio La Otra - 91.3 FM - AAC 112 kbps
Pa ti Pati cumbia cumbia, cumbia argentina MP3
Música para ver llover baladas, baladas en español MP3
Rosate con bachata bachata, bachata dominicana MP3
Radio Platinum Fm adult contemporary, adulto contemporáneo AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Quito 760 AM latin music, multicultural AAC 32 kbps
Pon salsa y todo norte - MP3
Rockeando con Reguetón daddy yankee, flow MP3
Los 40 Ecuador música pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Pichincha local news AAC 128 kbps
No es merengue es una merengazo baile, latino MP3
Radio Eres - AAC 32 kbps
FM MUNDO 98.1 FM - AAC+ 40 kbps

Farmers Markets in Papallacta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado El Arenal
Mercado parroquial de Pifo

Hotels in Papallacta

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CampuCocha
Choza de don Wilson
Hostal Antisana
Hostería Pampallacta Termales
Hotel Termales Jamanco
Mamallacta
Termas Papallacta

Restaurants in Papallacta

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Descanso
EL RINCOCINTO DE PAPALLACTA
La Quiteñita
Las delicias de Alex
Nahomy Food & Bar
Papallacta
Picanteria Lucy
Restaurant El Descanso
Restaurante El Leñador
Restaurante Paul
Terjamanco

Cafes in Papallacta

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tortillas de Calamancha

Breweries in Papallacta

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Páramo

Stadiums & Teams in Papallacta

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Papallacta

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mariscal Sucre International AirportUIOLarge Airport
Cotopaxi International AirportLTXMedium Airport
Jumandy AirportTNWMedium Airport
Andes Aeroclub Airport-Small Airport
Mayor Galo Torres Airport-Small Airport
Tambillo Airport-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
3,473 m (11,395 ft)

🇪🇨 About Ecuador

Capital Quito
Population 17,084,357
Area 283,560 km²
GDP (USD) $121,147,057,000
GDP per capita $6,738
HDI 0.765
Life expectancy 77.4 years
Internet users 72.7%
Urban population 63.1%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +593
TLD .ec
Driving side right

Volcanoes Near Papallacta

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Antisana Stratovolcano 5,753 m 1802
Chacana Caldera 4,643 m 1773

Public Holidays in Ecuador

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 International Workers' Day International Workers' Day
May 24 The Battle of Pichincha Batalla de Pichincha
Aug 10 Declaration of Independence of Quito Primer Grito de Independencia
Oct 9 Independence of Guayaquil Independencia de Guayaquil
Nov 2 All Souls' Day Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos
Nov 3 Independence of Cuenca Independencia de Cuenca
Dec 25 Christmas Day Día de Navidad

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What is the weather like in Papallacta?

Papallacta has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 115.2 inches.

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