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Quito

Capital of Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador's capital, sits high in the Andean foothills at an altitude of 2,850m. Constructed on the foundations of an ancient Incan city, it’s known for its well-preserved colonial center, rich with 16th- and 17th-century churches and other...
Elevation: 9,350′
Population: 2.011 million (2020)
Independence day: 10th August
Canton: Metropolitan District of Quito
Founded by: Sebastián de Benalcázar
Named for: Quitu
Province: Pichincha