Puerto Quito
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The town of Puerto Quito, population 17,129 (Census 2001), Area: 640 km2, Altitude: 120-160 meters, is the seat of the canton Puerto Quito, Ecuador.
The town is a developing area for eco-tourism, thanks to an abundance of wildlife, secondary jungle and beautiful waterfalls such as the Cascada Azul (Blue Waterfall).
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[edit] Climate
Tropical humid. Average temperature 25C. Precipitation: 1,000 to 2,000 mm.
[edit] Vegetation
Tropical humid forest.
[edit] Population
One third of the population work as farmers.
[edit] Location
Puerto Quito is situated beside a major bridge over the river Caoní on the main road from Quito to the coast. By road, Quito is 140km or 5 hours by bus.
[edit] External links
- Homepage of Puerto Quito - local government (Spanish)
- Information about Puerto Quito - Government of Pichincha Province (Spanish)
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