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Tena, Ecuador
Napo · Ecuador
Tena is a small city in Napo, Ecuador with a population of 17,172. Elevation: 2,001 ft (610 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tena
Tena is a city in the Amazon rainforest of Ecuador. It is the seat of Tena Canton, as well as the capital and largest city of Napo Province. Tena is located approximately 195 kilometers from Quito, the capital of Ecuador.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,172 |
| Population Density | 6,004 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,001 ft (610 m) |
| Coordinates | -0.9961°, -77.8132° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Napo |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 161.5 inches (4,102 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tena
Tena is a small city in Ecuador (Napo) with a population of 17,172. The city sits at an elevation of 2,001 feet (610 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 161.5 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Climate in Tena
Tena has an average annual temperature of 13°C (55°F). The hottest month is Nov (13.8°C), the coldest is Jul (11.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2391 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.2°F |
| 34% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 80 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,001 ft (610 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,004/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.9961°N, 77.8132°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sumaco (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 55 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 56 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 68 km |
| Cotopaxi | Stratovolcano | 5,911 m (19,393 ft) | 2016 | 78 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 84 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 104 km |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Atacazo | Stratovolcano | 4,463 m (14,642 ft) | -320 | 115 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 116 km |
| Licto | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
| Sangay | Stratovolcano | 5,286 m (17,343 ft) | 2020 | 127 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 127 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 136 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 145 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 9.4 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 9.4 in | Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 14.2 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 16.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 17.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 18.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 16.4 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 11.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 12.6 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 12.1 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 12.6 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 10.0 in | Warmest |
Tena has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 71°F in June to 73°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 161.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (18.7") and February the driest (9.4").
Colleges & Universities in Tena
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEIPA | College | - | Visit → |
| CENTRO EXPERIMENTAL DE INVESTIGACIÓN Y PRODUCCIÓN AMAZÓNICA (CEIPA) - UEA | University | - | Visit → |
| Escuela Aurelio Guerrero Saenz | College | - | , |
| Escuela Superior Politécnica Ecológica Amazónica | University | - | , |
| INSTITUTO SUPERIOR PEDAGÓGICO HERMANO MIGUEL | College | - | , |
| INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO SUPERIOR JUAN XXIII | College | - | , |
| Instituto Tecnológico Superior Tena | College | - | , |
| Jaime Roldós Aguilera | College | - | , |
| Unidad Educativa María Inmaculada | College | - | , |
| Unidad Educativa Monseñor Emilio Cecco | College | - | Visit → |
| UNIVERSIDAD REGIONAL AMAZÓNICA IKIAM | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Tena
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio "Ruben Cevallos" Tasayacu | - | - | - | - |
| Cendes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela José Peláez | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Ciudad del Tena | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Superiror Tecnológico Nacional Tena | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Fiscomisional San José | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA MONSEÑOR MAXIMILIANO SPILLER | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Bilingue "El Pano" | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Educativa Guillermo Kadle | - | - | - | - |
| UNIDAD EDUCATIVA LIBERTADOR SIMON BOLIVAR | - | - | - | - |
| Intillacta de Pau Shiyacu | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Juan XIII | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Maximiliano Spiller | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tena
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clásica FM | clasic rock, clasicos en ingles | AAC 385 kbps |
Museums in Tena
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indigenous traps | ||||
| Kamak Maki |
Farmers Markets in Tena
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camal Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Sur | |||||
| Small commercantes of Misahualli |
Hotels in Tena
23 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tena
39 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tena
12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tena
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tena
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tena
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tena
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tena
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tena
11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tena
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Tena
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tena
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tena
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jumandy Airport | TNW | Medium Airport |
| Acado Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Arajuno Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Atacapi Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Damointaro Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jandiyacua Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Llanchamacocha Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mayor Galo Torres Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nemonpade Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pacayacu Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rio Amazonas Airport | PTZ | Small Airport |
| San Eduardo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sarayaku Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tambillo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tarangaro Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tiwaeno Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tzapino Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Villano Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wentado Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Yuca Life Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tena
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos del Ecuador | |
| Servientrega -Tena Agency |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tena
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Católica de la Unidad Educativa Monseñor Maximiliano Spiller | |
| Capilla Católica San Antonio de Padua | |
| Capilla Católica San Juan de Muyuna | |
| Catedral Católica Antigua de Tena | |
| Gnosis | |
| Iglesia Católica | |
| Iglesia Católica Nta. Sra. del Cisne - Nta. Sra. de la Nube | |
| Iglesia Evangélica | |
| San José de la Catedral de Tena - Parroquia Matriz | |
| Templo ancestral Napo Churi |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Ecuador
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tena
What is the population of Tena?
Tena has a population of 17,172 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 6,004 people per square mile, spread across 2.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tena?
Tena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 80 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 161.5 inches.