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Píllaro, Ecuador
Tungurahua Province · Ecuador
Píllaro is a small city in Tungurahua Province, Ecuador with a population of 7,462. Elevation: 9,216 ft (2,809 m). Average temperature: 40°F (5°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Píllaro
Píllaro is a town in Ecuador, located in the province of Tungurahua. It is the capital of the Píllaro Canton and stands about 19 km northeast of Ambato, the provincial capital.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,462 |
| Population Density | 196 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,216 ft (2,809 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.1738°, -78.5509° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Tungurahua Province |
| Average Temperature | 40°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.2 inches (1,275 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.8 inches (2 cm) |
About Píllaro
Píllaro is a small city in Ecuador (Tungurahua Province) with a population of 7,462. The city sits at an elevation of 9,216 feet (2,809 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 39°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.2 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in Píllaro
Píllaro 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 | 40.2°F |
| 26% below Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,216 ft (2,809 m) |
| Area | 38.0 sq mi (98.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 196/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.1738°N, 78.5509°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cotopaxi (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 57 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 68 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 90 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 92 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 94 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 95 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 95 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 112 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 125 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 135 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 148 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 157 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 164 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°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 | 39°F (4°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 |
Píllaro has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 39°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 Píllaro
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primer año Educación Básica UEDG | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Jorge Alvarez | - | - | - | - |
| La Inmaculada | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Isabel la Catolica | - | - | - | - |
| jose maria urbina | - | - | - | - |
| Antonio Carillo Moscoso | - | - | - | - |
| Manuela Jimenez | - | - | - | - |
| escuela agusto n martinez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Babahoyo | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Alfonsina Storni | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Tomas Sevilla | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Union Nacional de Periodistas | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Especializada | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Jorge Alvarez | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Superior Tecnológico Los Andes | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Píllaro
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 Píllaro
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Clásico | ||||
| Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| 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 Píllaro
| 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 | |||||
| Estudiante | 0.0 | |||||
| importadora utiles oficina | 0.0 | |||||
| importadora utiles oficina | 0.0 | |||||
| librería | 0.0 | |||||
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| Quisapincha | 0.0 | |||||
| Quisapincha | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Píllaro
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AgustoDavalos | |||||
| America | |||||
| CENTRO DE COMERCIALIZACIÓN DE PRODUCTOS AGRICOLAS | |||||
| Centro de mercadeo de ganado ambato | |||||
| Concha Acustica | |||||
| DE Animales menores Y Hierva | |||||
| Good Pollo | |||||
| Julio Hidalgo | |||||
| 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 Pichincha | |||||
| Mercado Pichincha | |||||
| Mercado República de Argentina | |||||
| Mercado San Luis | |||||
| Mercado Simón Bolívar mariscos | |||||
| Mercado Sur | |||||
| Pilahuin | |||||
| Plaza 12 de noviembre | |||||
| Plaza Central Quisapincha | |||||
| Plaza Chile | |||||
| Plaza Cívica y Mercado Urbina | |||||
| Plaza de las Gallinas | |||||
| Plaza de papas | |||||
| Plaza Pachano legumbres | |||||
| Plaza Primero de Mayo | |||||
| Plaza San Jacinto | |||||
| Plaza San Jacinto | |||||
| Plaza San Pedro | |||||
| Plaza San Pedro | |||||
| Venta animales Bovino Porcino Salcedo | |||||
| venta de animales | |||||
| venta de mariscos | |||||
| venta de mariscos | |||||
| Yatzaputzán | |||||
| ZCF Zona Consumidor Final |
Restaurants in Píllaro
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Píllaro
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Píllaro
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Píllaro
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Píllaro
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Píllaro
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Píllaro
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Píllaro
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Píllaro
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Píllaro
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Píllaro
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoppy Palms | ||||
| Hoppy Palms |
Stadiums & Teams in Píllaro
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Jaime Zumarraga | ||
| Plaza de Toros San Isidro Labrador |
Airports Near Píllaro
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 Píllaro
9 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CENNA | ||
| Centro de Otorrinolaringología Dr. Paúl Dueñas | ||
| Centro de Salud Quisapincha | ||
| Centro de Salud Salasaca | ||
| Cima Lab | ||
| DERMAGEN | ||
| dispensario del seguro social campesino | ||
| Planificación Familiar | ||
| uromedik |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Píllaro
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Católica | |
| Capilla Católica de San Jacinto | |
| Iglesia Católica Matriz Santiago de Píllaro | |
| Iglesia Católica San Andrés | |
| Iglesia Católica San Pedro y Nuestra Señora del Tránsito de Unamuncho | |
| Iglesia de Cruzpamba | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Montalvo Pillaro |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Píllaro?
Píllaro has a population of 7,462 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 196 people per square mile, spread across 38.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Píllaro?
Píllaro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 39°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.2 inches.