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.
| 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 |
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.
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.
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.