Quito is the capital city of Ecuador. It’s situated in the Andean highlands. Quito is among the oldest cities in the world and a unique blend of modern and traditional. It is the country’s economic, transportation, and cultural centre. Since the Spanish colonial era, Quito has been known for its influence on the surrounding region. It is renowned for its astonishing colonial architecture and modern structures that stand together in harmony. Some of the places that make it famous include the amazing ancient buildings, El Panecillo, Plaza de la Independencia, various art galleries, Basílica del Voto Nacional, and the historic center of Quito.

Census in Ecuador is done after every 10 years and 2010 was the last time that it was conducted. The next census is scheduled for 2020 in Ecuador. According to the 2010 census, Quito had a population of 2,671,191. Compared to other cities in Ecuador, Quito is considered to be quite diverse. According to the 2010 census, 71.9% of the population is Mestizo based in Quito while across Ecuador amounted to 71.9%. This is due to many people moving into the city center. When it comes to religious beliefs, Quito is predominantly Catholic. According to the data collected during the 2010 census, 74% people in Quito identified themselves as Roman Catholic. As one of the most diverse cities in Latin America, Quito houses over 2.7 million residents, who collectively speak various languages, including Spanish, Kichwa, and English. Quito is known for its historical center, which is one of the largest and best-preserved in the Americas. Quito is located at an elevation of 2,850 meters, making it the second-highest official capital city in the world.

Quito's local government is divided into two tiers. They are citywide and local tier. Citywide administration is coordinated by the Metropolitan District of Quito, while local administration is carried out by 32 smaller administrative zones. The Metropolitan District of Quito consists of the Mayor of Quito, who has executive powers, and the Metropolitan Council, who scrutinize the Mayor's decisions and can accept or reject his budget proposals each year. The Metropolitan District of Qito is responsible for strategic planning, policing, the fire service, most aspects of transport and economic development. On the other hand, the 32 local administrative zones are responsible for local services not overseen by the Metropolitan District of Quito, such as local planning, schools, social services, local roads and refuse collection.

Quito has always been a commercial city and today enjoys the status of having one of the largest city economies in Ecuador. The city thrives in trade and commerce and has a vibrant culture steeped in commerce. It has a GDP of over $33 billion, which is about 20 percent of Ecuador's total GDP. The size of its economy is larger than that of several South American nations. The city's main industries include textiles, metals and agriculture.

The Metropolitan District of Quito has taken positive steps with its draft Quito infrastructure plan 2040. The Mayor of Quito took a big step forward in planning for growth with the publication of the Metropolitan District of Quito’s Infrastructure Plan 2040. It identifies a range of infrastructure priorities for Quito, from new energy, water and sewerage infrastructure, to enhanced digital connectivity and new public transportation, rail and road schemes. Some of the investment is provided by the private sector. This has generally worked well in Quito, although businesses are particularly concerned at the lack of capacity in digital infrastructure. The take-up of high speed broadband by businesses is low compared to other world cities, and there are areas that cannot access superfast broadband in the first place.