Are there ZIP codes in Ecuador?
Postal codes in Ecuador have six numeric digits. The first two specify the province, the next two the district and the final two the zip code. For example, in the postal code 170515, 17 is Pichincha Province, 05 is the district and 15 the ZIP.
What is the capital city of Ecuador?
Quito
Ecuador/Capitals
Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an Inca city and stands at an altitude of 2,850 m. Despite the 1917 earthquake, the city has the best-preserved, least altered historic centre in Latin America.
Where is Quito located on the world map?
Ecuador
Quito
| Quito San Francisco de Quito | |
|---|---|
| Quito Location of Quito within Ecuador Show map of Ecuador Show map of South America Show all | |
| Coordinates: 00°13′12″S 78°30′45″WCoordinates: 00°13′12″S 78°30′45″W | |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Province | Pichincha |
When was Quito founded?
December 6, 1534
Quito/Founded
What is the area code for Ecuador?
+593
Ecuador/Dialing codes
How do you write an address for Ecuador?
Ecuador – Address format When addresses are written in Spanish, calle, the Spanish word for street, is rarely written. The Spanish thoroughfare type, when included, is written before, and separately from, the thoroughfare name. It should be written with the first letter in lower case.
What is Quito best known for?
The oldest of all South American capitals, Quito is notable for its well-preserved old town, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1978. Church of San Agustín, on the Plaza Mayor, also called Plaza de la Independencia (“Independence Square”), Quito, Ecuador.
What language do they speak in Quito Ecuador?
Spanish
| Languages of Ecuador | |
|---|---|
| Official | Spanish; Spanish, Kichwa and Shuar for intercultural relations; Remaining indigenous languages are official where they are spoken |
| Signed | Ecuadorian Sign Language |
How far is Quito from the ocean?
The distance between Quito and Pacific Ocean Park is 3524 miles. How long does it take to get from Quito to Pacific Ocean Park? It takes approximately 14h 19m to get from Quito to Pacific Ocean Park, including transfers.
Why is it called Quito?
Although the history of Quito is often dated from the period of Spanish colonisation in the 16th century, it takes its name from the Quitus, a pre-Inca tribe that inhabited the valley centuries before.
What is the area code for Quito Ecuador?
Prefix
| Country | Country Code | Landline Area Code |
|---|---|---|
| Guayaquil | +593 | (4) |
| Quito | +593 | (2) |
| Cuenca | +593 | (7) |