Puerto Francisco de Orellana
Commonly called "El Coca," this Ecuadorian Amazon town sits at the confluence of the Napo, Coca, and Payamino rivers in the northern Amazon region, making it a natural gateway for river travel into the rainforest. Founded in the colonial era, it grew rapidly in the mid-20th century following the discovery of nearby oil deposits, and today serves as the main administrative and commercial hub of Orellana Province. The petroleum industry, river transport, and trade define its economy.
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- Population48,144
- Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.4 mi
Nearest airports
Puerto Francisco de Orellana: quick answers
Where is Puerto Francisco de Orellana?
Puerto Francisco de Orellana is in Ecuador.
How do you get to Puerto Francisco de Orellana?
The nearest airport is Coca (OCC), about 5 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Puerto Francisco de Orellana?
The warmest month is February, averaging 25°C77°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 23°C74°F. The wettest month is March, with about 414 mm16.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Puerto Francisco de Orellana?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 restaurants and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.