Ecuador

Puerto Francisco de Orellana

Ecuador
Puerto Francisco de Orellana, Ecuador
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Wander Well Bronze
Top 64% in country
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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.

  • Population48,144
  • Nearest water0.6 km