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Pelileo, Ecuador
Tungurahua Province · Ecuador
Pelileo is a small city in Tungurahua Province, Ecuador with a population of 16,572. Elevation: 8,251 ft (2,515 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pelileo
Pelileo is a city, with a population of 11,403, located at the center of the Andean region of Ecuador called La Sierra. It is the seat of Pelileo Canton, with a population of 63,897, and forms part of Tungurahua Province.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,572 |
| Population Density | 19,966 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,251 ft (2,515 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.3306°, -78.5452° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Tungurahua Province |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.8 inches (1,417 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pelileo
Pelileo is a small city in Ecuador (Tungurahua Province) with a population of 16,572. The city sits at an elevation of 8,251 feet (2,515 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.8 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in Pelileo
Pelileo has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 503 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,251 ft (2,515 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 19,966/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.3306°N, 78.5452°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Licto (51 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 51 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 74 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 78 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 105 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 108 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 109 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 111 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 129 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 135 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 153 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 164 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 171 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 181 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in |
Pelileo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 53°F in July to 58°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (1.5").
Schools in Pelileo
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO SUPERIOR PELILEO | - | - | - | - |
| Capacitación de choferes profesionales Pelileo | - | - | - | - |
| CECIB de Educación Básica Intiñan | - | - | - | - |
| Esc. Capitan Geovani Calles | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Mariano Benítez | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa PCEI Euclides Barrera | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Domingo Faustino Sarmiento | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Gabriela Mistral | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nacional Mariano Benítez | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Superior Tecnològico Pelileo | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Joaquín Arias | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Miguel Valverde | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica 24 de Julio | - | - | - | - |
| CECIB de Educación Básica Katitawa | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Comunitaria Intercultural Bilingue Manzanapamba | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Pelileo
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Andina | musica latinoamericana, popular culture | AAC 128 kbps | |
| RVT Satelital 91.5 FM | music, musica | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Alegriafm | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Xtrema FM | electro, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| machdeportes | - | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Color Stereo 105.3 FM | chicha, chicha ecuatoriana | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in Pelileo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Clásico | ||||
| Casa de Montalvo | ||||
| Dinosaurus Park | ||||
| Friar Enrique Mideros Museum | ||||
| Mausoleo de Montalvo | ||||
| Museo del Colegio Bolívar | ||||
| Museo pictórico Luis Edmundo Martinez Mera | ||||
| Museo volcanico | ||||
| Museum de mi Pueblo | ||||
| Museum Sucre | ||||
| Quinta de Montalvo | ||||
| Radio Pillaro |
Libraries in Pelileo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Prof. León María Viera | 0.0 | |||||
| distribuidor de papel | 0.0 | |||||
| distribuidor de papel | 0.0 | |||||
| importadora utiles oficina | 0.0 | |||||
| importadora utiles oficina | 0.0 | |||||
| libreria | 0.0 | |||||
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| Papelería | 0.0 | |||||
| Pillaro | 0.0 | |||||
| Quisapincha | 0.0 | |||||
| Quisapincha | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pelileo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRO DE COMERCIALIZACIÓN DE PRODUCTOS AGRICOLAS | |||||
| Centro de mercadeo de ganado ambato | |||||
| Concha Acustica | |||||
| Good Pollo | |||||
| mercadeo de ganado condorpamba | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado América | |||||
| Mercado Artesanal | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central de Quero | |||||
| Mercado Cristobal Colon | |||||
| Mercado de Flores | |||||
| Mercado Intercultural del Pueblo Chibuleo | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista Ambato Frutas y Verduras | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista de Pillaro | |||||
| Mercado Modelo (con Parqueo) | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Cevallos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Quisapincha | |||||
| Mercado República de Argentina | |||||
| Mercado San Luis | |||||
| Mercado Simón Bolívar mariscos | |||||
| Mercado Sur | |||||
| Pilahuin | |||||
| Plaza 12 de noviembre | |||||
| Plaza Central Quisapincha | |||||
| Plaza Cívica y Mercado Urbina | |||||
| Plaza Pachano legumbres | |||||
| Plaza Primero de Mayo | |||||
| Plaza San Jacinto | |||||
| Plaza San Jacinto | |||||
| Plaza San Pedro | |||||
| Plaza San Pedro | |||||
| venta de mariscos | |||||
| venta de mariscos | |||||
| Yatzaputzán | |||||
| ZCF Zona Consumidor Final |
Hotels in Pelileo
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Pelileo
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Pelileo
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Pelileo
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pelileo
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pelileo
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Pelileo
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Pelileo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoppy Palms | ||||
| Hoppy Palms |
Stadiums & Teams in Pelileo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pelileo
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chachoán Regional Airport | ATF | Medium Airport |
| Cotopaxi International Airport | LTX | Medium Airport |
| Arapicos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chimborazo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mayor Galo Torres Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pantalony Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rio Amazonas Airport | PTZ | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Pelileo
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CENNA | ||
| Centro de Salud Quisapincha | ||
| Centro de Salud Salasaca | ||
| Cima Lab |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pelileo
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica de El Rosario (Rumichaca) | |
| Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora del Rosario | |
| Iglesia Católica Virgen de Fátima - Catimbo | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Quichua Salasaca | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Moya |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
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What is the population of Pelileo?
Pelileo has a population of 16,572 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 19,966 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pelileo?
Pelileo has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 55.8 inches.