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Pomasqui

Pichincha, Ecuador · South America

About Pomasqui

Pomasqui works well as a base: 10 minutes from Calderón, 35km from Mindo Cloud Forest.

Pomasqui is a town located in Pichincha, Ecuador. With a population of 28,724, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Pomasqui sits in Ecuador, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Guayaquil time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pomasqui to your route.

About Pomasqui

Pomasqui is a village in Quito Canton, Ecuador. Located 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) north of Quito, and 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the equator, it is on the road to Ciudad Mitad del Mundo. The village's main plaza, Plaza Yerovi, features two churches, the Church of El Senor del Arbol ("the Lord of the Tree"), as well as

Read more the parish church, which contains some religious paintings which are considered odd. Santa Clara is the patron saint of Pomasqui. Dia de Santa Clara and the fiesta of El Senor del Arbol are both celebrated in July. The economy features a shoe industry, which uses parts of the maguey plant found in the region. The climate is so dry as to have given it the name of Piurita ("little Piura"). The southern boundary of the Cara culture, extended to Pomasqui.

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Where is Pomasqui located?

Pomasqui is located in Pichincha, Ecuador, South America. The coordinates are -0.0542 latitude, -78.4538 longitude.

What is the population of Pomasqui?

Pomasqui has a population of approximately 28,724 people, making it a town in Ecuador.

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Quick Information

Population
28,724
Continent
South America
Country
Ecuador
Region
Pichincha
Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-0.0542, -78.4538

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ecuador

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Pomasqui

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World)

A monument marking the equatorial line where you can stand in both hemispheres simultaneously, just north of Quito.

6 km · about 10 min drive

cathedral

Basilica del Voto Nacional

A neo-Gothic basilica in Quito whose gargoyles are Galapagos animals (iguanas, tortoises, boobies) and whose towers can be climbed via open planks above the nave vault.

19 km · about 20 min drive

cathedral

La Compañía de Jesús

A Jesuit church in Quito covered in gold leaf, considered one of the finest examples of baroque architecture in the Americas.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Quito Old Town

The first UNESCO World Heritage city, a colonial treasure at 2,850 meters with 40 churches, gilded monasteries, and vibrant plazas.

20 km · about 25 min drive

national park

Mindo Cloud Forest

A biodiversity hotspot just two hours from Quito, home to over 500 bird species, butterfly farms, chocolate tours, and waterfall hikes.

35 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Cuicocha

A crater lake at 3,068 m in the Cotacachi caldera with two forested lava-dome islands, ringed by a 12 km rim trail. Volcanic gas still bubbles from the lake bed.

41 km · about 45 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Pomasqui.

Calderón

🇪🇨 Ecuador

6 km away

Llano Chico

🇪🇨 Ecuador

8 km away

Comité del Pueblo

🇪🇨 Ecuador

9 km away

Nayón

🇪🇨 Ecuador

12 km away

Nono

🇪🇨 Ecuador

14 km away

Cumbayá

🇪🇨 Ecuador

16 km away

Puembo

🇪🇨 Ecuador

17 km away

Ascázubi

🇪🇨 Ecuador

18 km away

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