Pichincha Province facts for kids
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Pichincha
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Province
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| Province of Pichincha | |||
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Location of Pichincha in Ecuador.
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Cantons of Pichincha Province
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| Country | Ecuador | ||
| Established | 1824 | ||
| Named for | Pichincha volcano | ||
| Capital | Quito | ||
| Cantons |
List of Cantons
Cayambe
Mejía Pedro Moncayo Pedro Vicente Maldonado Puerto Quito Quito Rumiñahui San Miguel de los Bancos |
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| Area | |||
| • Total | 9,535.91 km2 (3,681.84 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2010 census)
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| • Total | 2,576,287 | ||
| • Density | 270.16687/km2 (699.7290/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (ECT) | ||
| Vehicle registration | P | ||
| HDI (2017) | 0.822 very high · 1st |
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Pichincha is a province of Ecuador located in the northern sierra region; its capital and largest city is Quito.
The province is home to many rose plantations, which make up Ecuador's flower-culture industry.
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Pichincha para niños
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