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Piñas, Ecuador
El Oro · Ecuador
Piñas is a small city in El Oro, Ecuador with a population of 16,981. Elevation: 3,924 ft (1,196 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Piñas
Piñas is a canton in the El Oro Province, Ecuador. Its seat is Piñas. It is also known as the "Orchid of The Andes" because of the many orchids grown nearby. The town was named Piñas by Juan de Loayza, in honor of his homeland Piñas in Spain. It is located 1,126 metres (3,694 ft) above sea level.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,981 |
| Population Density | 271 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,924 ft (1,196 m) |
| Coordinates | -3.6802°, -79.6817° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | El Oro |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 131.7 inches (3,344 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Piñas
Piñas is a small city in Ecuador (El Oro) with a population of 16,981. The city sits at an elevation of 3,924 feet (1,196 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 131.7 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in Piñas
Piñas has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C (64°F). The hottest month is Sep (18.2°C), the coldest is Jun (16.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 676 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,924 ft (1,196 m) |
| Area | 62.6 sq mi (162.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 271/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.6802°N, 79.6817°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1953 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 6 | 107 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in |
Piñas has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 48°F in January to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.6") and July the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Piñas
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Monseñor Alberto Zambrano Palacios | College | - | , |
| Colegio Tecnico Juan Francisco Ontaneda | College | - | , |
| Leovigildo Loayza L | College | - | , |
| Unidad Educativa Ángel Tinoco Ruiz | College | - | , |
| UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE LOJA | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Piñas
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Federico González Suarez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Gonzales Suarez | - | - | - | - |
| Cristobal Colon | - | - | - | - |
| Teresa Molina | - | - | - | - |
| San José | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Tecnológico Superior 8 de Noviembre | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Piñas
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Samantha 89.3 FM | music, news | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Piñas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiguo Hospital Americano | ||||
| Degat | ||||
| Magner Turner | ||||
| Museo Municipal | ||||
| The Magnet Turner |
Libraries in Piñas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Piñas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Piñas
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Piñas
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Piñas
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Piñas
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Piñas
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Piñas
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Piñas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tienda Rivera |
Stadiums & Teams in Piñas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Piñas
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport | TBP | Medium Airport |
| Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport | MRR | Medium Airport |
| Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport | ETR | Medium Airport |
| Amable Calle Gutierrez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Barbones - Samuel Quimi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carabon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Celia María Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ciudad de Catamayo Airport | LOH | Small Airport |
| La Mina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Peñas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Loja Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Puná Southwest Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Roble Mar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Solbananas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tenguel Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Piñas
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Armal Express Piñas |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Piñas
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica Matriz de Piñas | |
| Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de Lourdes | |
| Iglesia Católica San Jacinto |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Piñas
What is the population of Piñas?
Piñas has a population of 16,981 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 271 people per square mile, spread across 62.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Piñas?
Piñas has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 131.7 inches.