Categories in Quito
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Quito
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 13,792 | 21 years |
| Shopping | 8,750 | 24 years |
| Corporate management | 5,931 | 25 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 5,174 | 15 years |
| Car repair | 4,713 | 24 years |
| Clothing stores | 4,518 | 24 years |
| Education | 3,820 | 31 years |
| Beauty salons | 3,248 | 15 years |
| Apartments | 2,863 | — |
| Other accommodation | 2,802 | 20 years |
Quito Facts
| Area | 295.9 km² |
| Population | 1,918,000 |
| Male Population | 928,273 (48.4%) |
| Female Population | 989,727 (51.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +179.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +41.4% |
| Median Age | 27.3 years (Male: 26.4, Female: 28.1) |
| Area Codes | 2, 22 |
| Neighborhoods | Mariscal Sucre, Rumipamba, Jipijapa, La Carolina, Iñaquito |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Ecuador Time |
| Lat & Lng | -0.22985, -78.52495 |
| Postal Codes | 170103, 170104, 170106, 170107, 170109, More |
Map of Quito
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Quito Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 686,564 | 1,062,127 | 1,356,414 | 1,810,949 | 1,918,000 |
| Population Density | 2,320 / km² | 3,589 / km² | 4,583.4 / km² | 6,119.4 / km² | 6,481.1 / km² |
Quito Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 33.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quito | +163.8% | +70.5% | +33.5% |
| Pichincha Province | +164.6% | +71% | +33.7% |
| Ecuador | +131.1% | +58.1% | +27.9% |
Quito Median Age
Median Age: 27.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quito | 27.3 yrs | 28.1 yrs | 26.4 yrs |
| Pichincha Province | 26.7 yrs | 27.4 yrs | 25.9 yrs |
| Ecuador | 25.1 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Quito Population Density
Population Density: 6,481 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quito | 1.9 million | 295.9 km² | 6,481 / km² |
| Pichincha Province | 2.9 million | 9,537 km² | 306 / km² |
| Ecuador | 15.8 million | 256,053.3 km² | 61.9 / km² |
Quito Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1870 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Quito
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Quito
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Quito
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Quito CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quito | 8,230,391 tn | 4.29 tn | 27,811.2 tons/km² |
| Pichincha Province | 13,145,274 tn | 4.51 tn | 1,378.3 tons/km² |
| Ecuador | 43,886,500 tn | 2.77 tn | 171.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,230,391 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.29 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 27,811.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | High (8.8) |
| Landslide | High (10) |
| Volcano | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/18 | 9:11 PM | 4.9 | 68 km | 57,250 m | 66km W of Otavalo, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/20/18 | 5:54 PM | 4.3 | 92.5 km | 83,860 m | 17km NNE of La Mana, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 6/3/18 | 1:51 AM | 3.5 | 13.7 km | 22,280 m | 13km NE of Quito, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 5/22/18 | 1:36 PM | 5 | 81.1 km | 33,370 m | 28km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/18 | 1:15 AM | 4.3 | 4.5 km | 5,000 m | 4km N of Quito, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/17 | 9:40 AM | 3.5 | 90.7 km | 10,000 m | 26km NW of Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/17 | 8:43 AM | 3.6 | 8.6 km | 10,000 m | 8km NE of Quito, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 9/5/16 | 12:22 AM | 4.7 | 23.8 km | 10,000 m | 23km ENE of Quito, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 8/9/16 | 4:23 AM | 4.4 | 23.4 km | 9,130 m | 22km NE of Sangolqui, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
| 1/1/16 | 5:15 PM | 4.8 | 83.1 km | 27,100 m | 59km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | usgs.gov |
Quito
Quito (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkito]), formally San Francisco de Quito, is the capital city of Ecuador, and at an elevation of 2,850 metres (9,350 ft) above sea level, it is the highest official capital city in the world. It is located in the Guayll..
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