Quito Fast Facts
| Population | 1,600,000 (approx.) |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Geography | Located in north central Ecuador on the slopes of the Pichincha volcano and in the Guayllabamba river basin. |
| Climate | Quito's high altitude and location practically right on top of the equator provides the city with spring-like weather all year round. Temperatures rarely fluctuate out of the mid-60's but there are two marked seasons: dry season and wet season. The wet season - or summer - is from June to September and the dry season - or winter - is the rest of the year. |
| Average annual temperature | 64ºF / 15ºC |
| Local fare | Fusion of European and indigenous ingredients, dishes and techniques. Typical dishes of Quito and its surroundings include:
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| Tourist Office | Quito Visitors' Bureau (main location) Palacio Municipal, 1st floor Address: Plaza Grande (Old Town) Tel: (+593 2) 2570 786 Email: infotur-ch@quito-turismo.com Also has several other information offices located throughout the city. |
| Did you know? | Quito has the best-preserved, least-changed and most extensive Old Quarter in all of Latin America, according to UNESCO. In fact, in 1978 Quito became the very first city in the world to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
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