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Pujilí, Ecuador
Cotopaxi · Ecuador
Pujilí is a small city in Cotopaxi, Ecuador with a population of 16,168. Elevation: 9,659 ft (2,944 m). Average temperature: 40°F (5°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pujilí
Pujilí is a town in the Cotopaxi Province of Ecuador, located ten to twenty minutes from Latacunga, to the south of Quito, the Ecuadoran Capital. It is the seat of the Pujilí Canton. Most who live in Pujili are Quechua speaking indigenous peoples. The Pujili market, which takes place on Sundays and Wednesdays, features locally made textiles, pottery and ceramics. It is smaller and less touristed than the larger market in Otavalo, to the North of Quito. Pujilí is also home to churches, artisan shops, and a yellow and blue staircase with a view of the town.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,168 |
| Population Density | 136 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 9,659 ft (2,944 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.9576°, -78.6964° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Cotopaxi |
| 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 Pujilí
Pujilí is a small city in Ecuador (Cotopaxi) with a population of 16,168. The city sits at an elevation of 9,659 feet (2,944 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 Pujilí
Pujilí 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 | 9,659 ft (2,944 m) |
| Area | 119.0 sq mi (308.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.9576°N, 78.6964°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 33 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 43 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 68 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 81 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 82 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 88 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 91 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 114 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 123 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 128 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 135 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 146 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 147 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in |
Pujilí has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 39°F in July to 48°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.4").
Colleges & Universities in Pujilí
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Jatary Amancha | College | - | , |
| INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO SUPERIOR DON BOSCO | College | - | , |
Schools in Pujilí
31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Remigio Crespo Toral | - | - | - | - |
| CECIB de Educación Básica Jose Cruz Choloquinga | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Miguel de Cervantes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Guaranda | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Ines Cobo Donoso | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Archipielago de Colon | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Belisario Quevedo | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Belisario Quevedo | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Técnico Pujilí | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Augustin Alban | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Dr. Antonio Ante | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Dario Guevara | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Alberto Lopez Salazar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Rio Maranon | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Marcelo Sarzosa Salas | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Felix Sanchez de Orellana | - | - | - | - |
| INSTITUTO SUPERIOR DE MÚSICA INES COBO DONOSO | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo CIB Cesar Villacis Madrid | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Union y Progreso | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Luis Napoleon Dillon | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Leonardo Moscoso Moreno | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Delia Ibarra de Velasco CCF | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Vicente Rocafuerte | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Básica Doctor Mario Mogollón Velasco | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Policarpa Salaverrieta | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Tecnico Intercultural Bilingue Jatun Juigua | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo CIB de Educación Básica Humberto Vacas Gomez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Luis Fernando Ruiz | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Educacion Inicial Cesar Francisco Naranjo Rumazo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela De Educación Básica Gustavo Adolfo Becquer | - | - | - | - |
| Español | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Pujilí
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pujilí
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| Radio Pillaro | ||||
| VIEJO AVIÓN | ||||
| VIEJO AVIÓN |
Libraries in Pujilí
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estudiante | 0.0 | |||||
| Papelería | 0.0 | |||||
| Pillaro | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pujilí
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AgustoDavalos | |||||
| America | |||||
| DE Animales menores Y Hierva | |||||
| Feria Libre | |||||
| Julio Hidalgo | |||||
| mercadeo de ganado condorpamba | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado de pollos y cuyes | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista de Pillaro | |||||
| Mercado Pichincha | |||||
| Mercado Pichincha | |||||
| Mercado San Luis | |||||
| Micro Marcelita | |||||
| Plaza Chile | |||||
| Plaza de las Gallinas | |||||
| Plaza de papas | |||||
| Plaza Gran Colombia | |||||
| Plaza Kennedy | |||||
| Venta animales Bovino Porcino Salcedo | |||||
| venta de animales |
Hotels in Pujilí
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Pujilí
28 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Pujilí
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Pujilí
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Pujilí
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Pujilí
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Pujilí
7 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pujilí
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pujilí
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pujilí
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio 11 de noviembre | ||
| Estadio el Ejido | ||
| Estadio Jaime Zumarraga | ||
| Estadio Municipal La Cocha | ||
| La Libertad | ||
| Plaza de Toros San Isidro Labrador |
Airports Near Pujilí
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chachoán Regional Airport | ATF | Medium Airport |
| Cotopaxi International Airport | LTX | Medium Airport |
| Agro Aereo Jaramillo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ana María Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bototillal Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chimborazo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Costa Azul Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cristal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Guayabo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Esterito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Clementina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| KM 35 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Km 60 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cadena Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Perez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pantalony Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quevedo North Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rio Amazonas Airport | PTZ | Small Airport |
| San Alejandro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Simón Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Santo Domingo de Los Colorados Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tambillo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wongkinmay Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Pujilí
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Otorrinolaringología Dr. Paúl Dueñas | ||
| DERMAGEN | ||
| dispensario del seguro social campesino | ||
| Planificación Familiar | ||
| Subcentro de saludq | ||
| uromedik |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pujilí
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Centro Religioso | |
| Centro Religioso | |
| Centro Religioso La Matriz | |
| Centro religioso la Matriz | |
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia Católica Central de La Victoria | |
| Iglesia Católica de El Calvario | |
| Iglesia Católica de El Tejar | |
| Iglesia Católica Matriz de 11 de Noviembre | |
| Iglesia Católica Matriz de Pujilí | |
| Iglesia El Paraíso | |
| Iglesia Evangelica Apostolica del Nombre de Jesus - Pujili | |
| Iglesia Santa Rosa | |
| Salon del Reino Testigos de Jehova Bellavista Pujili | |
| Santuario Católico del Divino Niño Manuelito de Isinche |
Quick Facts
🇪🇨 About Ecuador
Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Pujilí
What is the population of Pujilí?
Pujilí has a population of 16,168 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 136 people per square mile, spread across 119.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pujilí?
Pujilí 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.