Latitude and Longitude of Ecuador
0° 13' 47.5" S, 78° 31' 29.8" W
Located in the northwest of South America, Ecuador straddles the equator and is bordered by Colombia to the north and Peru to the east and south. Its geographic centroid is approximately at coordinates -0.23, -78.52, placing it in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, characterized by a diverse landscape that includes the Andes mountains and coastal regions. Individuals may seek out coordinates in Ecuador for various practical applications such as geocoding in mapping software, navigation assistance, or planning travel itineraries. Understanding its geographic layout is essential for projects requiring accurate location data, especially when considering the country's varied climates and time zones as well as its unique cultural regions.
Ecuador Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -0.229850, -78.524950
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 0°13'47.5"S 78°31'29.8"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 0°13.791'S 78°31.497'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 17S 775495E 9974571N
- Geohash · base32 index
- 6rbntn5vh
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 67F3QFCG+327
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-0.229850,-78.524950
Major Cities in Ecuador
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quito | -0.229850 | -78.524950 | 2,781,641 |
| Guayaquil | -2.196160 | -79.886210 | 2,723,665 |
| Cuenca | -2.895300 | -78.996300 | 636,996 |
| Santo Domingo de los Colorados | -0.253680 | -79.176280 | 458,580 |
| Ambato | -1.249080 | -78.616750 | 387,309 |
| Portoviejo | -1.057640 | -80.451450 | 321,800 |
| Eloy Alfaro | -2.169190 | -79.839870 | 315,724 |
| Machala | -3.258860 | -79.958760 | 289,141 |
| Loja | -3.993130 | -79.204220 | 274,112 |
| Manta | -0.949370 | -80.731370 | 264,281 |
| Riobamba | -1.665060 | -78.658870 | 264,048 |
| Ibarra | 0.348810 | -78.124620 | 221,149 |
| Esmeraldas | 0.959200 | -79.653970 | 218,727 |
| Quevedo | -1.028810 | -79.462640 | 213,842 |
| Latacunga | -0.934240 | -78.615200 | 205,624 |
| Daule | -1.860320 | -79.976830 | 173,684 |
| Milagro | -2.133960 | -79.593370 | 133,508 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What continent is Ecuador located in and how can I read its coordinates?
Ecuador is situated in South America. Its coordinates can be read in degrees of latitude and longitude, with the latitude of -0.23 indicating its position just south of the equator and the longitude of -78.52 indicating its location west of the Prime Meridian.
What is Ecuador's time zone and how does its longitudinal span affect it?
Ecuador operates on Ecuador Time (ECT), which is UTC-5. The country's longitudinal span means that while it is relatively close to the equator, the time zone remains consistent throughout, unlike some larger countries that may have multiple time zones.
How can I find specific cities or sub-regions within Ecuador using the country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Ecuador, you can utilize the coordinate search feature on the country page. Enter specific coordinates or city names to retrieve accurate geographical information and map locations.