Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
2.8M
Population
372 km2
Area
258 Mbps
Internet
2,850m
Elevation
UTC−05:00
Timezone
UIO (22km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Quito is a capital city in Ecuador with a population of 2.8M. Internet speeds average 258 Mbps download. The city has 16,327 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Ecuador
Region
South America
Population
2.8M
Timezone
UTC−05:00
Elevation
2,850 m
Language
Spanish
Status
Capital City
Airport
UIO
GPS
-0.23, -78.52
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
2,550 restaurants mapped in Quito
Tech
258 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
Economy
66% cheaper than New York City based on overall cost of living index
INFRASTRUCTURE
16,327 total POIs 43.8 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
2,550
Cafes
593
Bars
208
Fast Food
771
Shopping
Supermarkets
360
Convenience
1,284
Shopping Malls
151
Healthcare
Hospitals
127
Clinics
1,077
Pharmacies
691
Education
Schools
682
Universities
186
Libraries
22
Recreation
Parks
1,130
Playgrounds
170
Sports
420
Cinemas
25
Museums
55
Theatres
46
Transport
Bus Stops
1,760
Train Stations
16
Fuel Stations
108
Services
Banks
391
ATMs
204
Post Offices
49
Police
209
Fire Stations
17
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
258 Mbps
Download
231 Mbps
Upload
5ms
Latency
130,052
Tests
40,042
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
13°
J
13°
F
13°
M
13°
A
13°
M
13°
J
13°
J
13°
A
13°
S
13°
O
13°
N
13°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 12.9 C Range: 13.1 - 12.7 C Rain: 3,045 mm/year Sunshine: 3,709 h/year
CITY SCORES
81.6
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
60.9
Overall
COST OF LIVING
DIndex relative to New York City (NYC = 100)
33.6
Overall
66% cheaper than NYC
10.7
Rent
89% cheaper than NYC
36.8
Groceries
63% cheaper than NYC
33.3
Restaurants
67% cheaper than NYC
AIRPORT
UIO
Mariscal Sucre International Airport
22 km from center
~40 min ride
FUN FACTS
Quito (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkito] ; Quechua: Kitu), officially San Francisco de Quito, is the capital and second-largest city of Ecuador, with an estimated population of 2.8 million in its metropolitan area.
It is also the capital of the province of Pichincha.
Quito is in a valley on the eastern slopes of Pichincha, an active stratovolcano in the Andes.
Quito's elevation of 2,850 m (9,350 ft) makes it either the highest or the second highest national capital city in the world.
This varied standing is because Bolivia is a country with multiple capitals; if La Paz is considered the Bolivian national capital, it tops the list of highest capitals, but if Sucre is specified as the capital, then it is the second highest, behind Quito.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Quito known for?
Quito is a city in Ecuador. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Quito?
Quito has an average download speed of 258 Mbps and upload speed of 231 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Quito?
Quito has an average year-round temperature of approximately 12.9 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Quito?
Quito is served by UIO (Mariscal Sucre International Airport), approximately 22 km from the city center.
What is the population of Quito?
The population of Quito is approximately 2.8M.
What infrastructure does Quito have?
Quito has 16,327 mapped points of interest, including 2,550 restaurants, 127 hospitals, 682 schools.
What country is Quito in?
Quito is located in Ecuador.