Quito Canton
Quito, officially the Metropolitan District of Quito (Spanish: Distrito Metropolitano de Quito), is a canton in the province of Pichincha, Ecuador.
Quito | |
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Canton | |
| Metropolitan District of Quito | |
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Flag Seal | |
Location of Pichincha Province in Ecuador. | |
Quito Canton in Pichincha Province | |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Province | Pichincha |
| Named for | Quitu |
| Seat | Quito |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Pabel Muñoz |
| Area | |
| • Canton | 4,196 km2 (1,620 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 4,500 m (14,800 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 2,400 m (7,900 ft) |
| Population (2022 census) | |
| • Canton | 2,679,722 |
| • Density | 640/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 1,763,275 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (ECT) |
| Website | https://www.quito.gob.ec/ |
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