Sierra (Highlands Region - 10 Provinces)
Azuay – Capital: Cuenca
Bolivar – Capital: Guaranda
Canar – Capital: Azogues
Carchi – Capital: Tulcan
Chimborazo – Capital: Riobamba
Cotopaxi – Capital: Latacunga
Imbabura – Capital: Ibarra
Loja – Capital: Loja
Pichincha – Capital: Quito (National Capital)
Tungurahua – Capital: Ambato
Costa (Coastal Region - 7 Provinces)
El Oro – Capital: Machala
Esmeraldas – Capital: Esmeraldas
Guayas – Capital: Guayaquil
Los Rios – Capital: Babahoyo
Manabi – Capital: Portoviejo
Santa Elena – Capital: Santa Elena
Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas – Capital: Santo Domingo
Oriente (Amazon Region - 6 Provinces)
Morona-Santiago – Capital: Macas
Napo – Capital: Tena
Orellana – Capital: Puerto Francisco de Orellana
Pastaza – Capital: Puyo
Sucumbios – Capital: Nueva Loja
Zamora Chinchipe – Capital: Zamora
Insular Region (1 Province)
Galapagos – Capital: Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
| Quito, Ecuador | |
| Quito is the capital city of Ecuador, located in the Andean region of the country. The city is situated in the north-central part of Ecuador, at an altitude of around 2,850 meters (9,350 feet) above sea level. It is nestled in the Andes Mountains, surrounded by stunning landscapes and volcanoes. The population was 2,800,388 in 2020. | |