The Ecuador location map shows that Ecuador is located in the north-western part of South America continent.
Location Map of Ecuador
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Where is Ecuador Located?
Ecuador map shows that it shares its international boundaries with Colombia in the north and Peru in east and south. However, the country makes coastline in the western part with Pacific Ocean. Apart from the mainland, Ecuador has also a small group of islands in the Pacific Ocean i.e. Galapagos Islands. It lies about 1,000 km west from the mainland.
Map of Ecuador shows that the Equator cross through the country; probably, the name of the country has been given after it. Ecuador's capital city is Quito, which is one of the best places in South America and also tourists destination. It has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the decade of 1970s because of having the best preserved and least altered historic center in South America. However, Ecuador's biggest city is Guayaquil. The historic center Cuenca is the third largest city in the country; it is also declared a World Heritage Site in the year 1999, because of being a wonderful example of a planned inland Spanish style colonial city.
The government type of Ecuador is a presidential republic.
Due to diversified topography, Ecuador has various types of climate including Humid Subtropical Climate in the coastal region and Rain Forests in lowlands.
Provinces of Ecuador
| Province | Capital | Population | Area | Latitude and Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guayas | Guayaquil | 4.5 million+ | 17,139 sq km (6,617 sq mi) | 2.1709° S, 79.9224° W |
| Pichincha | Quito | 3.3 million+ | 9,535 sq km (3,681 sq mi) | 0.1807° S, 78.4678° W |
| Manabí | Portoviejo | 1.6 million+ | 18,939 sq km (7,312 sq mi) | 1.0546° S, 80.4545° W |
| Azuay | Cuenca | 900,000+ | 8,309 sq km (3,208 sq mi) | 2.9001° S, 79.0059° W |
| El Oro | Machala | 800,000+ | 5,988 sq km (2,312 sq mi) | 3.2581° S, 79.9554° W |
| Loja | Loja | 520,000+ | 11,027 sq km (4,257 sq mi) | 3.9931° S, 79.2042° W |
| Tungurahua | Ambato | 600,000+ | 3,222 sq km (1,244 sq mi) | 1.2417° S, 78.6197° W |
| Esmeraldas | Esmeraldas | 650,000+ | 15,216 sq km (5,875 sq mi) | 0.9592° N, 79.6539° W |
| Santa Elena | Santa Elena | 420,000+ | 3,763 sq km (1,453 sq mi) | 2.2267° S, 80.8583° W |
| Galápagos | Puerto Baquerizo Moreno | 35,000+ | 8,010 sq km (3,093 sq mi) | 0.9538° S, 90.9656° W |
10 Largest Cities in Ecuador
| City | Province | Population | Latitude and Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guayaquil | Guayas | 2.7 million+ | 2.1709° S, 79.9224° W |
| Quito | Pichincha | 2 million+ | 0.1807° S, 78.4678° W |
| Cuenca | Azuay | 640,000+ | 2.9001° S, 79.0059° W |
| Santo Domingo | Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas | 450,000+ | 0.2531° S, 79.1750° W |
| Machala | El Oro | 300,000+ | 3.2581° S, 79.9554° W |
| Durán | Guayas | 290,000+ | 2.1733° S, 79.8311° W |
| Manta | Manabí | 260,000+ | 0.9677° S, 80.7089° W |
| Portoviejo | Manabí | 230,000+ | 1.0546° S, 80.4545° W |
| Loja | Loja | 215,000+ | 3.9931° S, 79.2042° W |
| Ambato | Tungurahua | 180,000+ | 1.2417° S, 78.6197° W |
Top Tourist Attractions and Famous Places to Visit in Ecuador
- Galápagos Islands - Galápagos Province
- Historic Center of Quito - Quito
- Cotopaxi National Park - Cotopaxi Province
- Mitad del Mundo Monument - Pichincha
- Baños de Agua Santa - Tungurahua
- Cajas National Park - Azuay
- Malecon 2000 - Guayaquil
- Devil’s Nose Train Route - Chimborazo
- Otavalo Market - Imbabura
- Chimborazo Volcano - Chimborazo Province
- Montañita Beach - Santa Elena
- Cuenca Historic Center - Azuay
- Yasuní National Park - Orellana
- Ingapirca Ruins - Cañar
- Quilotoa Crater Lake - Cotopaxi
- Mindo Cloud Forest - Pichincha
Ecuador Facts
| Continent | South America |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Capital | Quito |
| Largest City | Guayaquil |
| Coordinates | 1.8312° S, 78.1834° W |
| Administrative Divisions | 24 Provinces |
| Official Languages | Spanish |
| Demonym | Ecuadorian |
| Government | Unitary Presidential Republic |
| Independence | 1822 |
| Total Area | 283,561 sq km (109,484 sq mi) |
| Population | 18 million+ (2024 est.) |
| Population Density | 63 people per sq km |
| Currency | United States Dollar (USD) |
| GDP Nominal | Approx. USD 125 billion |
| Economy | Upper-Middle Income Mixed Economy |
| Postal Code Format | EC#### |
| Country Calling Code | +593 |
| Time Zone | ECT (UTC-5) |
| Internet TLD | .ec |
| ISO Country Code | EC |
| Driving Side | Right |
| Major Cities | Guayaquil, Quito, Cuenca, Santo Domingo, Machala |
| Major Airports | Mariscal Sucre International Airport, José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport |
| Highest Point | Chimborazo (6,263 m) |
| Longest River | Napo River |
| Climate | Tropical, Highland, and Rainforest Climate |
| Average Summer Temperature | 22°C to 31°C |
| Average Winter Temperature | 8°C to 20°C in highlands |
| Famous For | Galápagos Islands, Andes Mountains, Biodiversity, Volcanoes |
| National Animal | Andean Condor |
| National Sport | Football |
| National Dish | Encebollado |
| Official Website | gob.ec |
Major Rivers in Ecuador
- Napo River
- Guayas River
- Pastaza River
- Putumayo River
- Esmeraldas River
- Coca River
- Mira River
- Curaray River
Ecuador Climate Facts
| Climate Type | Tropical, Highland, and Equatorial |
| Summer Temperature | 22°C to 31°C |
| Winter Temperature | 8°C to 20°C in mountain regions |
| Average Rainfall | 500 mm to 4,000 mm annually depending on region |
Neighboring Countries of Ecuador
- Colombia - North
- Peru - East and South
References
- Official Government Website
- National Institute of Statistics and Census
- World Bank
- CIA World Factbook
- United Nations Population Division