Geography
The
populated
zone of the
province is
concentrated
in a small
area.
Pastaza extends
along the
immense eastern
plain.
The
province begins
along the
foothills
of the eastern
cordillera
below the
population
of Banos.
The landscape
is fascinating
incorporating
rivers, mountains
and plains.
The main elevation
of the few
that exist
here is Habitahua
extending
1820metres
high.
Climate
The
climate here
is hot and
humid.
Average temperatures
stand at between
18 and 24
degrees centigrade.
The area constitutes
virgin jungle
in its entirety.
There is a
fauna reserve
by river Tigueno;
ecological
reserve by
rivers Conambo
and Pindoyacu.
The
province's
river network
is extremely
large with
a great quantity
of rivers
and streams,
including:
river Conanaco
(most of which
can be navigated)
Pintoyacu,
Cunambo, Corrintes,
Bobonaza,
Copastaza,
Tigre, Pastaza,
which becomes
a tributary
of the river
Amazonas.
Last Updated
23rd August
2006 (DLW)
