Pichincha Province

Pichincha extends across 9,444 square kilometers of diverse landscapes, from highland regions near Quito to western lowlands near Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas.

The Battle of Pichincha in 1822 on the slopes of Pichincha Volcano marked Ecuador's independence from Spanish rule and established Quito's role.

The province maintains a strong demographic mixture with 82.1 percent Mestizo population, followed by White, Indigenous, and Afro-Ecuadorian communities across eight cantons.

The Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito connects Pichincha province to major cities worldwide through direct flights and serves as Ecuador's main air hub.

The province contains extensive rose plantations that produce premium flowers for international markets, making Ecuador the third-largest flower exporter globally.

Location: Ecuador

Inception: June 25, 1824

Capital city: Quito

Shares border with: Sucumbíos Province, Imbabura Province, Esmeraldas Province, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas Province, Cotopaxi Province, Napo Province

Website: https://pichincha.gob.ec

GPS coordinates: -0.25000,-78.58333

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:18