Quito (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkito] ⓘ; Quechua: Kitu), officially San Francisco de Quito, is the capital and second-largest city of Ecuador, with an estimated population of 2.8 million in its metropolitan …

Nov 19, 2025 · Quito, city and capital of Ecuador. It is situated on the lower slopes of the volcano Pichincha, which last erupted in 1666, in a narrow Andean valley at an elevation of 9,350 feet (2,850 …

Jan 22, 2018 · The capital city of Ecuador is Quito. It was formerly called the San Francisco de Quito. Quito is the second most populous city in Ecuador after Guayaquil. It has a population of 2.6 million …

Quito, officially San Francisco de Quito, is the capital city of Ecuador in northwestern South America. It is located in northern Ecuador in the Guayllabamba river basin, on the eastern slopes of the …

Sep 26, 2025 · Quito, known as “La Luz de América” (The Light of America), is famed for its well-preserved colonial center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. This vibrant capital city boasts a …

Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an Inca city and stands at an altitude of 2,850 m. Despite the 1917 earthquake, the city has the best-preserved, least altered …

Jun 2, 2019 · As the capital of Ecuador, Quito is the center of the nation’s political, cultural, and economic life. It is home to the Presidential Palace, the National Assembly, and many government …

Dec 22, 2025 · Ecuador is unusual among Latin American countries in having two major centres of population and commerce, the vibrant port city of Guayaquil acting as a counterbalance to the …

The country's capital is Quito and its largest city is Guayaquil. [20] The land that comprises modern-day Ecuador was once home to several groups of indigenous peoples that were gradually incorporated …

Quito is the capital of Ecuador and its second largest city. Known for its well-preserved colonial center, rich history, and vibrant cultural scene, Quito serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of …