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Sangolquí, Agricultural and commercial city in Pichincha Province, Ecuador.

The urban center spans 27 square kilometers at an elevation of 2,500 meters in the Andean highlands, east of Ecuador's capital Quito.

Originally inhabited by Shuara people, Sangolquí was established as a Spanish settlement on June 13, 1579, evolving from a farming community into an urban center.

The San Vicente Ferrer Church stands in the center, hosting religious ceremonies and displaying colonial architectural elements that reflect local heritage.

The Autopista General Rumiñahui connects Sangolquí with Quito, providing efficient transportation through regular bus services and private vehicles.

The local football club Independiente del Valle won the Copa Sudamericana in 2019 and 2022, bringing international recognition to the city.

Location: Rumiñahui Canton

Elevation above the sea: 2,500 m

Website: http://www.ruminahui.gob.ec

Website: http://ruminahui.gob.ec

GPS coordinates: -0.32888,-78.44835

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:44

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