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According to the 2007 estimates, it is 1,840,000. Of this, the population of the urban parishes (the city of Quito itself) was 1,399,378, and the population of the rural parishes (outside of the city of Quito but still within the canton) was 440,475. [2] The total population density of the canton is 439.8 inhabitants per km² (1139.1/mi²).
This is a list of the fifty largest cities in Latin America by population residing within city limits as of the mid-2020, the most recent year for which official population census results, estimate or short-term projections are available for most of these cities.
Under both Viceroyalties, the district was administered from Quito, (see Real Audiencia de Quito). Map of the city of Quito dated 1805. Made by Juan Pío Montúfar, 2nd Marquis of Selva Alegre and president of the Junta Soberana de Quito of 1809. Entry into the city of Quito of the Spanish troops sent by the Viceroy of Peru in 1809, painting of ...
The MSA population as of July 1, 2023, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau [15] The MSA population as of April 1, 2020, as enumerated by the 2020 United States census [15] [a] The percent MSA population change from April 1, 2020, to July 1, 2023 [15] The combined statistical area (CSA) [17] if it is designated and the MSA is a ...
At its peak, in 1950, the Jewish population of Ecuador was estimated at 4,000, but then diminished to some 290 around 2020, [171] [172] forming one of the smallest Jewish communities in South America. Nevertheless, this number is declining because young people leave the country for the United States or Israel.
The Metropolitan Mayor of Quito (Spanish: Alcalde Metropolitano de Quito) is the head of the executive branch of the Metropolitan District of Quito, and is the highest-ranking official on the Council of the Metropolitan Municipal District of Quito, which is the chief legislative body of the city and canton. The Council consists of the mayor and ...
Construction of the metro line itself began in January 2016. [3] The metro was projected to be operational by August 2020, [ 4 ] but the opening was delayed numerous times. The official inauguration was held on 21 December 2022, [ 5 ] and commercial service started with some tests with passengers on 2 May 2023. [ 6 ]
Elections use a run off system where a candidate must get over 40% of valid votes and have a minimum 10% lead over the runner up to win in only one round. This is known as winning an "absolute majority".