Pichincha Province

Pichincha is an administrative region in the northern Andes of Ecuador, connecting highland areas near the capital Quito with western lowland zones. The province covers eight cantons and stretches from mountain ranges to lower agricultural areas toward the coastal plain.

The area around Pichincha Volcano became the site of a battle in May 1822 that secured Ecuador's independence from Spain. This confrontation shifted the political order of the region and laid the foundation for the country's modern administration.

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

Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito offers connections to many cities worldwide and serves as the main gateway for travel in this region. Many visitors use this transport hub to reach both the mountain areas and the western lowland zones.

The region hosts large rose plantations that produce high-quality flowers for international markets and give the country a leading role in worldwide flower exports. These operations take advantage of favorable altitude and climate to grow cut flowers year-round.

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: December 4, 2025 19:03