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Puyo, Ecuador
Pastaza Province · Ecuador
Puyo is a small city in Pastaza Province, Ecuador with a population of 24,881. Elevation: 3,471 ft (1,058 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Puyo
Puyo, also known as El Puyo, is the capital of Pastaza, a province in Ecuador. Puyo is located at an altitude of approximately 950 metres above sea level by the Puyo River, a tributary of the Pastaza River, which eventually leads into the Amazon River. True to its name, derived from the Kichwa word for "cloudy", the local climate is a wet one and the weather is often overcast.
People
Climate
| Population | 24,881 |
| Population Density | 4,712 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,471 ft (1,058 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.4916°, -78.0034° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Pastaza Province |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 114.1 inches (2,899 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Puyo
Puyo is a small city in Ecuador (Pastaza Province) with a population of 24,881. The city sits at an elevation of 3,471 feet (1,058 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 114.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in Puyo
Puyo 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 4451 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,471 ft (1,058 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,712/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.4916°N, 78.0034°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sangay (68 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 68 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 103 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 107 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 113 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 114 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 127 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 144 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 161 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 162 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 169 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 178 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 8.2 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 10.9 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 12.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 13.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 15.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 12.6 in | |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 10.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 10.9 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 9.8 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 8.9 in |
Puyo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 65°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 130.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.9") and January the driest (8.0").
Colleges & Universities in Puyo
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canchas Deportivas | University | - | , |
| Colegio 12 de Mayo | College | - | , |
| Colegio de Odontólogos des Pastaza | College | - | , |
| hospedaje universitario UEA | University | - | , |
| INSTITUTO SUPERIOR PEDAGÓGICO CAMILO GALLEGOS DOMÍNGUEZ | College | - | , |
| INSTITUTO SUPERIOR PEDAGÓGICO CANELOS - BILINGÜE INTERCULTURAL | College | - | , |
| INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO SUPERIOR FRANCISCO DE ORELLANA | College | - | , |
| Intiruto Superior Tecnológico Francisco de Orellana | University | - | Visit → |
| UEA | University | - | Visit → |
| Uniandes | University | - | , |
| Uniandes, Puyo | College | - | , |
| Universidad Estatal Amazonica | University | - | Visit → |
| Universidad Estatal Amazónica | University | - | Visit → |
| UNIVERSIDAD REGIONAL AUTONOMA DE LOS ANDES | University | - | Visit → |
| UNIVERSIDAD REGIONAL AUTONOMA DE LOS ANDES | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Puyo
25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALAMOT CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS MUSICALES | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primero de Mayo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Tomas Romero Gross | - | - | - | - |
| U.E.E.A.D. Monseñor Alberto Zambrano P. | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Enrique Vacas Galindo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Capacitacion | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa 12 de Mayo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Niños Especiales | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Monseñor Leónidas Proaño | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Garces | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Journey Learning Center | - | - | - | - |
| English House | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Vicente Ferrer | - | - | - | - |
| NPL | - | - | - | - |
| Studio Ballet Step Dance / Step Dance Producciones / Ballet Juvenil de Pastaza | - | - | - | - |
| CCM | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Juan | - | - | - | - |
| Academia 13 de Abril | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa San Vicente Ferrer | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nuetra señora de Pompeya | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Nuestra Señora De Pompeya | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Fray Alvaro Balladares | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Andoas | - | - | - | - |
| Amaunta Ñanpi | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Puyo
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clásica FM | clasic rock, clasicos en ingles | AAC 385 kbps |
Museums in Puyo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo etno - arqueológico |
Libraries in Puyo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edipcentro | 0.0 | |||||
| Español | 0.0 | |||||
| imprenta ok | 0.0 | |||||
| Infocentro | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Puyo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melchochas Caña mermelada Puro | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado de la Shell | |||||
| Mercado de los plátanos | |||||
| Mercado La Mariscal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal El Dorado |
Hotels in Puyo
32 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Puyo
86 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Puyo
12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Puyo
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Puyo
6 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Puyo
2 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Puyo
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Puyo
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Puyo
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Puyo
12 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Puyo
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Puyo
15 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Puyo
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Puyo
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Puyo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Puyo
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chachoán Regional Airport | ATF | Medium Airport |
| Cotopaxi International Airport | LTX | Medium Airport |
| Jumandy Airport | TNW | Medium Airport |
| Achuar Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Arajuno Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Arapicos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Atacapi Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ayuy Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chankuap Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chimborazo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chumbi Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Copataza Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Damointaro Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Huito Molino Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Iñaywa Norte Airdtrip | - | Small Airport |
| Iwia Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jimbiquiti Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kawa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kayamentza Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kayantza Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kenkuim Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kuakash Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kuankua Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kusutka Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Llanchamacocha Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Macuma Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mashient Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Masurash Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mayor Galo Torres Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nemonpade Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Paandin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pacayacu Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rio Amazonas Airport | PTZ | Small Airport |
| San Carlos Oriente Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| San Francisco de Macuma Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| San Juan Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Rosa 2 Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sarayaku Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Shaimi Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tamantza Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tarangaro Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tiwaeno Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tres Marias Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Uyuimi Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Villano Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Washintza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wisui Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wusui Norte Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Yamaran Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Yampuna Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Puyo
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos Del Ecuador |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Puyo
20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral Católica de Puyo - Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Pompeya | |
| Centro de Formación INTIPUNGO | |
| CENTRO DE PREDICACION DE LA AMAZONIA | |
| Church AGAPE | |
| Gnosis | |
| GRUTA A LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE | |
| Hermanos de la Sagrada Familia | |
| Iglesia Católica Jesús del Gran Poder - Pindo (El Dorado) | |
| Iglesia Católica Jesús Obrero | |
| Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de la Merced - La Merced | |
| Iglesia Católica San Vicente de Tarqui | |
| Iglesia Católica San Vicente Ferrer | Puyo | |
| Iglesia Católica Santo Domingo de Guzmán | Puyo | |
| Iglesia Cordero de Dios | |
| Iglesia Esperanza Eterna;Iglesia | |
| Iglesia evangelica | |
| Kairos Baptist Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Obrero | |
| Parada de bus | |
| Rios De Agua Viva |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Puyo
What is the population of Puyo?
Puyo has a population of 24,881 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 4,712 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Puyo?
Puyo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 114.1 inches.