Quito Population 2026 capital

Quito has a population of 2,781,641, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Pichincha. Roughly 15% of Ecuador's population lives here. Quito is the capital of Ecuador.

Location of Quito. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

2,781,641

Rank in Ecuador

Coordinates

0.23°S, 78.52°W

~2,854 m elevation · America/Guayaquil

Other big cities in Pichincha

City	Population	Rank in Ecuador
Pomasqui	28,724	#43
Cayambe	26,582	#46
Machachi	25,742	#48

Cities near Quito

Pomasqui28,724 people · ~21 km away
Machachi25,742 people · ~32 km away
Cayambe26,582 people · ~52 km away
Otavalo32,330 people · ~59 km away
Atuntaqui17,456 people · ~71 km away
Santo Domingo de los Colorados458,580 people · ~72 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Quito?

Quito has a population of 2,781,641 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Ecuador.

What region is Quito in?

Quito is located in Pichincha, Ecuador.

Is Quito the capital of Ecuador?

Yes, Quito is the capital of Ecuador.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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