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'''Píllaro''' (pronounced 'PEE-yah-ro') is a city in [[Ecuador]], located in the province of [[Tungurahua Province|Tungurahua]]. It is the capital of the [[Pillaro Canton]] and stands about 19 km northeast of [[Ambato, Ecuador|Ambato]], the provincial capital <ref>'''Columbia Gazetteer of the World''' New York: Columbia University, 1998.</ref>.
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|subdivision_name2 = [[Píllaro Canton|Píllaro]]
|population_demonym = ''Pillarenos''
|leader_title = [[Mayor]]
|leader_name = [[Dr. Patricio Sarabia]]
|area_total_km2 = 5.31
|population_footnotes = <ref>[https://www.citypopulation.de/en/ecuador/towns/tungurahua/180850__pillaro/ Citypopulation.de] Population and area of Píllaro</ref>
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'''Píllaro''' ({{IPA|es|ˈpiʝaɾo|lang}}) is a town in [[Ecuador]], located in the province of [[Tungurahua Province|Tungurahua]]. It is the capital of the [[Píllaro Canton]] and stands about 19&nbsp;km northeast of [[Ambato, Ecuador|Ambato]], the provincial capital.<ref>'''Columbia Gazetteer of the World''' New York: Columbia University, 1998.</ref>
The city is located on a high [[Andes|Andean]] plain, at an altitude of 2,800 meters above sea level and has an average temperature of around 13 degrees Celsius. It is an agricultural center, producing primarily [[cereals]], [[potatoes]], and fruit (mainly [[apples]]. It is also known as a center for wood-carving.


The town is located on a high [[Andes|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]], [[potato]]es, and fruit (mainly [[apple]]s). It is also known as a centre for wood-carving.
[[Rumiñahui]], the famous [[Incan]] military commander, was born in Huaynacuri de Píllaro, around 1482. Son of Huayna Cápac and Nary Ati. Down the maternal line his grandparents were Pillahuaso Ati, Cacique de Píllaro and the Queen Choasanguil. His name means "face of stone". El Congreso Nacional (the National Congress) in 1985, decided that the 1st of December be remembered as a conmemoration of the country's [[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|indigenous]] hero and a defender of the Kingdom of Quito against the Spanish [[conquistadors]].


==History==
Pillaro is considered a gateway to the [[Llanganates National Park]]. This is the site of the legend of the [[Treasure of the Llanganatis]]. The legends goes that [[Rumiñahui]], on his way to [[Cajamarca]] to pay off the Spanish conquistadors, hid [[Incas|Incan]] gold in the park. The gold was supposed to go to [[Francisco Pizarro]] to pay the ransom for the kidnapped Incan king, [[Atahualpa]]. [[Rumiñahui]], on learning that his king had been killed, sidetracked to the deserted [[paramo]] of the Llanganates and buried the [[gold]]. Anyone who goes looking for the gold will fall under the curse<ref> http://staff-struck.freehostia.com/treasure/index.html '''Treasure of the Llanganatis'''</ref>. Many in Pillaro encourage the story, insisting that the town is full of secrets and legends.
[[Rumiñahui (Inca warrior)|Rumiñahui]], the famous [[Incan]] military commander, was born in Huaynacuri de Píllaro, around 1482. Son of Huayna Cápac and Nary Ati. Down the maternal line his grandparents were Pillahuaso Ati, Cacique de Píllaro and the Queen Choasanguil. His name means "face of stone". El Congreso Nacional (the National Congress) in 1985, decided that 1 December be remembered as a commemoration of the country's [[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|indigenous]] hero and a defender of the Kingdom of Quito against the Spanish [[conquistador]]s.


The town was heavily damaged in the 1949 earthquake that similarly devasted the nearby towns of [[Ambato, Ecuador|Ambato]] and [[Pelileo]].
Píllaro was founded in 1570 by Antonio Clavijo. Píllaro became a separate canton in 1851.<ref>''http://www.pillaro.gov.ec/fundacion.aspx'' Foundation of Pillaro 4 August 2009</ref> The town was heavily damaged in the [[1949 Ambato earthquake|1949 earthquake]] that similarly devastated the nearby towns of [[Ambato, Ecuador|Ambato]] and [[Pelileo]].


==Geography==
Pillaro has a population of 34,925 (from the 2001 census) and is divided into 7 districts:
Pillaro is considered a gateway to the [[Llanganates National Park]]. This is the site of the legend of the [[Llanganates National Park|Llangantes]]. The legends goes that [[Rumiñahui (Inca warrior)|Rumiñahui]], on his way to [[Cajamarca]] to pay off the Spanish conquistadors, hid [[Incas|Incan]] gold in the park. The gold was supposed to go to [[Francisco Pizarro]] to pay the ransom for the kidnapped Incan king, [[Atahualpa]]. Rumiñahui, on learning that his king had been killed, sidetracked to the deserted [[páramo]] of the Llanganates and buried the [[gold]]. Many in Pillaro encourage the story, insisting that the town is full of secrets and legends.


Pillaro is divided into 7 districts:
*Baquerizo Moreno

*Baquerizo Moreno
*Emilio María Terán (Rumipamba)
*Emilio María Terán (Rumipamba)
*Marcos Espinel (Chacata)
*Marcos Espinel (Chacata)
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*San José de Poaló
*San José de Poaló
*San Miguelito.
*San Miguelito.

==Climate==

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|metric first=y
|single line=y
|collapsed = Y
|location = Pillaro, elevation {{convert|2805|m|ft|abbr=on}}, (1971–2000)
|Jan high C = 19.4
|Feb high C = 19.6
|Mar high C = 18.8
|Apr high C = 18.8
|May high C = 18.6
|Jun high C = 17.3
|Jul high C = 16.9
|Aug high C = 17.5
|Sep high C = 18.4
|Oct high C = 19.7
|Nov high C = 20.6
|Dec high C = 19.8
| year high C =
|Jan low C = 8.0
|Feb low C = 8.2
|Mar low C = 8.3
|Apr low C = 8.5
|May low C = 8.5
|Jun low C = 7.8
|Jul low C = 7.5
|Aug low C = 7.1
|Sep low C = 7.5
|Oct low C = 7.8
|Nov low C = 7.5
|Dec low C = 8.0
| year low C =
|precipitation colour = green
|Jan precipitation mm = 47.0
|Feb precipitation mm = 63.0
|Mar precipitation mm = 84.0
|Apr precipitation mm = 73.0
|May precipitation mm = 61.0
|Jun precipitation mm = 57.0
|Jul precipitation mm = 44.0
|Aug precipitation mm = 41.0
|Sep precipitation mm = 57.0
|Oct precipitation mm = 62.0
|Nov precipitation mm = 72.0
|Dec precipitation mm = 44.0
|year precipitation mm =
| Jan humidity = 75
| Feb humidity = 76
| Mar humidity = 78
| Apr humidity = 76
| May humidity = 78
| Jun humidity = 79
| Jul humidity = 81
| Aug humidity = 76
| Sep humidity = 76
| Oct humidity = 75
| Nov humidity = 73
| Dec humidity = 73
| year humidity =
| source 1 = FAO<ref name=FAO>{{cite web
| url = https://www.fao.org/land-water/databases-and-software/climwat-for-cropwat/en/
| title = CLIMWAT climatic database
| publisher= Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations
| access-date = 20 June 2024}}</ref>
}}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External Links==
==External links==
*[http://www.pillaro.gov.ec/ Municipality of Pillaro (Spanish)]
*[http://www.pillaro.gov.ec/ Municipality of Pillaro (Spanish)]


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[[Category:Cities, towns and villages in Tungurahua Province]]


[[Category:Populated places in Tungurahua Province]]
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Latest revision as of 20:34, 19 November 2024

Santiago de Píllaro
Town
Santiago de Píllaro is located in Ecuador
Santiago de Píllaro
Santiago de Píllaro
Coordinates: 1°10′S 78°32′W / 1.167°S 78.533°W / -1.167; -78.533
Country Ecuador
Province Tungurahua
CantonPíllaro
Government
 • MayorDr. Patricio Sarabia
Area
 • Total
5.31 km2 (2.05 sq mi)
Elevation
2,803 m (9,196 ft)
Population
 (2022 census)[1]
 • Total
9,816
 • Density1,800/km2 (4,800/sq mi)
DemonymPillarenos
Time zoneUTC-5 (ECT)
ClimateCfb

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.[2]

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.

History

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Rumiñahui, the famous Incan military commander, was born in Huaynacuri de Píllaro, around 1482. Son of Huayna Cápac and Nary Ati. Down the maternal line his grandparents were Pillahuaso Ati, Cacique de Píllaro and the Queen Choasanguil. His name means "face of stone". El Congreso Nacional (the National Congress) in 1985, decided that 1 December be remembered as a commemoration of the country's indigenous hero and a defender of the Kingdom of Quito against the Spanish conquistadors.

Píllaro was founded in 1570 by Antonio Clavijo. Píllaro became a separate canton in 1851.[3] The town was heavily damaged in the 1949 earthquake that similarly devastated the nearby towns of Ambato and Pelileo.

Geography

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Pillaro is considered a gateway to the Llanganates National Park. This is the site of the legend of the Llangantes. The legends goes that Rumiñahui, on his way to Cajamarca to pay off the Spanish conquistadors, hid Incan gold in the park. The gold was supposed to go to Francisco Pizarro to pay the ransom for the kidnapped Incan king, Atahualpa. Rumiñahui, on learning that his king had been killed, sidetracked to the deserted páramo of the Llanganates and buried the gold. Many in Pillaro encourage the story, insisting that the town is full of secrets and legends.

Pillaro is divided into 7 districts:

  • Baquerizo Moreno
  • Emilio María Terán (Rumipamba)
  • Marcos Espinel (Chacata)
  • Presidente Urbina (Chagrapamba)
  • San Andrés
  • San José de Poaló
  • San Miguelito.

Climate

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Climate data for Pillaro, elevation 2,805 m (9,203 ft), (1971–2000)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 19.4
(66.9) 		19.6
(67.3) 		18.8
(65.8) 		18.8
(65.8) 		18.6
(65.5) 		17.3
(63.1) 		16.9
(62.4) 		17.5
(63.5) 		18.4
(65.1) 		19.7
(67.5) 		20.6
(69.1) 		19.8
(67.6) 		18.8
(65.8)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 8.0
(46.4) 		8.2
(46.8) 		8.3
(46.9) 		8.5
(47.3) 		8.5
(47.3) 		7.8
(46.0) 		7.5
(45.5) 		7.1
(44.8) 		7.5
(45.5) 		7.8
(46.0) 		7.5
(45.5) 		8.0
(46.4) 		7.9
(46.2)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 47.0
(1.85) 		63.0
(2.48) 		84.0
(3.31) 		73.0
(2.87) 		61.0
(2.40) 		57.0
(2.24) 		44.0
(1.73) 		41.0
(1.61) 		57.0
(2.24) 		62.0
(2.44) 		72.0
(2.83) 		44.0
(1.73) 		705
(27.73)
Average relative humidity (%) 75 76 78 76 78 79 81 76 76 75 73 73 76
Source: FAO[4]

References

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  1. ^ Citypopulation.de Population and area of Píllaro
  2. ^ Columbia Gazetteer of the World New York: Columbia University, 1998.
  3. ^ http://www.pillaro.gov.ec/fundacion.aspx Foundation of Pillaro 4 August 2009
  4. ^ "CLIMWAT climatic database". Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
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