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Pichincha

Pichincha refers to a province of Ecuador in the central-western Andean highlands. The provincial capital is Quito, which is also the national capital. The province encompasses parts of the Andean highlands, including valleys and foothill areas that surround the city. It is one of the country’s most densely populated regions and serves as a political and economic center due to the presence of national government offices and cultural institutions. The Historic Centre of Quito, located within Pichincha, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Volcán Pichincha is a stratovolcano in the western Andes near Quito, forming part of the Cayambe-Coca volcanic

The Battle of Pichincha, fought on May 24, 1822, on the slopes of the Pichincha volcano, was

Namewise, Pichincha refers to both the province and the volcano. The region’s economy is diversified, with government

system.
It
consists
of
two
main
summits,
Rucu
Pichincha
and
Guagua
Pichincha,
and
remains
potentially
active.
Eruptions
and
ashfall
from
the
volcano
have
historically
affected
the
Quito
metropolitan
area,
and
the
volcano
is
a
prominent
feature
of
the
region's
geography
and
tourism.
a
decisive
engagement
in
the
Ecuadorian
War
of
Independence.
The
victory
of
Ecuadorian
patriots
helped
secure
independence
from
Spanish
rule
and
laid
the
foundations
for
the
creation
of
the
Republic
of
Ecuador.
administration,
services,
commerce,
agriculture
in
highland
valleys,
and
tourism
centered
on
Quito
and
the
volcanic
landscapes.