What is the Capital of Ecuador?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Ecuador is Quito. Ecuador is located in South America, South America, with a population of 18,103,660. The official currency is the United States dollar and the primary language spoken is Spanish.
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Quito at a glance
| Capital city | Quito |
|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador (Republic of Ecuador) |
| Region | South America, South America |
| Largest city | Guayaquil |
| Country population | 18,103,660 (70th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC-05:00 |
| Currency | United States dollar (USD) |
| Calling code | +593 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
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Ecuador in context
- Ecuador covers 276,841 km², making it the 73rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 65 people per km² ranks 122nd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Colombia, Peru.
- With 18,103,660 people, Ecuador holds about 4.1% of the population of South America.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Ecuador is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Ecuador — FAQ
What is the capital of Ecuador?
The capital of Ecuador is Quito.
Is Quito the largest city in Ecuador?
No — while Quito is the capital, the largest city in Ecuador is Guayaquil.
What country is Quito in?
Quito is the capital city of Ecuador.
What continent is Quito in?
Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is located in South America.
Is Quito the capital of Ecuador?
Yes — Quito is the capital of Ecuador (official name: Republic of Ecuador).
Quito is the capital of which country?
Quito is the capital of Ecuador, in South America.
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