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Quito, Pichincha

Ecuador

National capital0.2298° S, 78.5250° W

Quito is the capital city of Ecuador, located in the province of Pichincha. With a population of 2,781,641, it is the most populous city in the country.

Population2,781,641
ProvincePichincha
Coordinates0.2298° S, 78.5250° W
CountryEcuador
Rank in Ecuador#1 of 11,458

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Nearest Airports

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Tambillo Airport

EC-0052Local

19.3 km away

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Mariscal Sucre International Airport

UIOInternational

22.2 km away

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Andes Aeroclub Airport

SETOLocal

46.7 km away

About Quito

Situated at coordinates -0.22985° latitude and -78.52495° longitude, Quito lies in the Southern and Western hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 2,854 meters and operates under the America/Guayaquil timezone. Nearby cities include Pomasqui, Machachi, Oyambarillo, and Sangolquí.

Quito ranks #1 out of 127 cities in Ecuador by population. It is larger than the second most populous city, Guayaquil, which has a population of 2,723,665.

Cities in Pichincha

The city is part of the Pichincha province, which ranks #1 among its 6 cities. Other cities in Pichincha include Pomasqui, Cayambe, Machachi, Oyambarillo, and Sangolquí.

Pomasqui28,724Cayambe26,582Machachi25,742Oyambarillo8,000Sangolquí5,114La CuberaCuendinaCooperativa Ocho de MarzoSan Juan LomaSan Miguel de Zámbiza

Nearby Cities

Quito has 20 nearby cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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Panecillo MiradorCity
0.6 km
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La LibertadNeighborhood
0.9 km
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AlfaroCity
1 km
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La MagdalenaNeighborhood
1.4 km
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LibertadCity
1.5 km
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El ParaísoCity
1.5 km
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Centro HistóricoNeighborhood
1.6 km
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Balcón QuiteñoCity
1.8 km
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ChilibuloNeighborhood
2.1 km
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ChimbacalleNeighborhood
2.2 km
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Hacienda PintadoCity
2.4 km
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Hacienda ChiriacuCity
2.4 km
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Hacienda CalzadoCity
2.4 km
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Hacienda San AntonioCity
2.8 km
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San JuanNeighborhood
2.8 km
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ItchimbíaNeighborhood
3 km
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La ComunaCity
3.1 km
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San BartoloNeighborhood
3.2 km
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Hacienda San FranciscoCity
3.4 km
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Hacienda MenaCity
3.6 km

Universities in Quito

Quito is home to 11 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Armed Forces University - ESPE1922——
Central University of Ecuador1620——
Instituto de Altos Estudios Nacionales1972——
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador1946——
Universidad de las Américas1995——
Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas - ESPE1922——
Universidad Intercultural de las Nacionalidades y Pueblos Indígenas2018——
Universidad Internacional del Ecuador1992——
Universidad Internacional SEK1993——
Universidad San Francisco de Quito1980——
UTE University1986——
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Explore Ecuador

Users can explore other cities in Ecuador, compare countries, see rankings, or view the full city list for more information.

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Largest cities in Ecuador

#1 Quito2,781,641#2 Guayaquil2,723,665#3 Cuenca636,996#4 Santo Domingo de los Colorados458,580#5 Ambato387,309
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Quito?

The population of Quito is 2,781,641.

In which province/state is Quito located?

Quito is located in the province of Pichincha.

What are the coordinates of Quito?

The coordinates of Quito are -0.22985° latitude and -78.52495° longitude.

What is the elevation of Quito?

The elevation of Quito is 2,854 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Quito?

The nearest airport to Quito is Mariscal Sucre International Airport.

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