Pillaro
Santiago de Píllaro | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Coordinates: 1°10′S 78°32′W / 1.167°S 78.533°W | |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Province | Tungurahua |
| Canton | Píllaro |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dr. Patricio Sarabia |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.31 km2 (2.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,803 m (9,196 ft) |
| Population (2022 census) | |
• Total | 9,816 |
| • Density | 1,800/km2 (4,800/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Pillarenos |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (ECT) |
| Climate | Cfb |
Píllaro (Spanish: [ˈpiʝaɾo]) 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.
The town is located on a high Andean plain, at an altitude of 2,800 metres above sea level and has an average temperature of around 13 degrees Celsius. It is an agricultural centre, producing primarily cereals, potatoes, and fruit (mainly apples). It is also known as a centre for wood-carving.