# Puebloviejo > City of Ecuador **Wikidata**: [Q20901680](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20901680) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/puebloviejo ## Summary Puebloviejo, officially San Francisco de Puebloviejo, is a city in Ecuador. It serves as the capital of Puebloviejo Cantón in the Los Ríos Province. As of the 2022 census, the city has a population of 9,646 people. ## Key Facts - **Official Name:** San Francisco de Puebloviejo - **Common Aliases:** Puebloviejo, San Francisco de Puebloviejo - **Country:** Ecuador - **Administrative Role:** Capital of Puebloviejo Cantón - **Location:** Located within Puebloviejo Cantón, Los Ríos Province, Ecuador - **Coordinates:** Latitude -1.55°, Longitude -79.533333333333° - **Elevation:** 15 metres above sea level - **Population:** 9,646 (2022 census) - **Instance Of:** City - **UN/LOCODE:** ECPUE - **Distinction:** Not to be confused with the broader canton or other places named Puebloviejo - **Digital Presence:** Has Wikipedia articles in German, Spanish, Italian, and Polish - **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/11btwvds1z ## FAQs **Where is Puebloviejo located?** Puebloviejo is a city in Ecuador, situated in the Los Ríos Province. Its geographic coordinates are latitude -1.55 and longitude -79.533333333333, and it lies at an elevation of 15 metres above sea level. **What is the population of Puebloviejo?** According to the 2022 census, the city of Puebloviejo has a population of 9,646 people. This figure is determined by official census methodology. **What is Puebloviejo's administrative function?** Puebloviejo is the capital city of Puebloviejo Cantón. This means it serves as the administrative seat for the canton, which is a subdivision of Los Ríos Province in Ecuador. **Why are there two names, Puebloviejo and San Francisco de Puebloviejo?** The city's official name is San Francisco de Puebloviejo. "Puebloviejo" is a common alias. The full official name distinguishes it from the canton it heads, which is also called Puebloviejo Cantón. **How high above sea level is Puebloviejo?** The city of Puebloviejo is located at an elevation of 15 metres above sea level. **Does Puebloviejo have an international location code?** Yes, Puebloviejo has the UN/LOCODE ECPUE, which is the code used for trade and transport locations in the United Nations Code for Trade and Transport Locations system. ## Why It Matters Puebloviejo matters as a defined administrative and population center within Ecuador's decentralized governance structure. As the capital of its canton, it is a focal point for local government, services, and civic identity for the surrounding region. Its specific, census-verified population figure provides a concrete data point for demographic analysis, resource allocation, and regional planning in Los Ríos Province. The city's distinction from its namesake canton and its presence in multiple language editions of Wikipedia highlight its recognized identity beyond a mere administrative label. Its UN/LOCODE (ECPUE) formally integrates it into international systems for logistics and trade, which can be relevant for regional economic activity. ## Notable For * **Official Distinction:** It is formally distinguished from Puebloviejo Cantón, the larger administrative division it governs. * **Specific Demographics:** It has a precisely cited, recent (2022) census population of 9,646, a notable figure for a cantonal capital in the region. * **Low Elevation:** Its elevation of just 15 metres above sea level is a specific geographic trait. * **Multilingual Recognition:** It maintains Wikipedia articles in four European languages (de, es, it, pl), indicating a level of international notability beyond its national context. * **Formal Coding:** It possesses an official UN/LOCODE (ECPUE), signifying its recognition in international trade and transport location databases. ## Body ### Geography and Location Puebloviejo is a city in Ecuador with defined geographic coordinates. It is positioned at a latitude of -1.55 degrees and a longitude of -79.533333333333 degrees. The city's elevation is 15 metres above sea level. It is located within and serves as the capital of Puebloviejo Cantón, which is a subdivision of Los Ríos Province. ### Administration and Governance The city's primary administrative role is as the **capital_of** Puebloviejo Cantón. This establishes it as the seat of government for the canton. It is also **located_in** Puebloviejo Cantón, defining its immediate territorial context. Its **instance_of** is **city**, classifying it as a large human settlement. ### Demographics The most recent verified population data for Puebloviejo comes from a census. The **population** is **9,646**. This figure is qualified with a **point_in_time** of **2022** and a **determination_method** of **census**, indicating it is an official count. ### Naming and Distinction The city's **official_name** is **San Francisco de Puebloviejo**. It is commonly known by the alias **Puebloviejo**. A critical property is its **different_from** relationship with the entity "Puebloviejo," which refers to the canton. This explicitly clarifies that the city and the canton are separate but related administrative entities. ### International and Digital Recognition Puebloviejo has an assigned **un/locode** of **ECPUE**. This code is part of the UN/LOCODE system for trade and transport locations, with the reference sourced from the UNECE trade locode list. The city has a **google_knowledge_graph_id** of **/g/11btwvds1z**. It has a **sitelink_count** of **4**, meaning it is linked to from four different Wikimedia project sites. Its **wikipedia_languages** are German (de), Spanish (es), Italian (it), and Polish (pl), indicating the existence of encyclopedia articles about it in those languages. The **wikidata_description** is "City of Ecuador." ### Visual Identifier An associated image is available, referenced by the property **image** with the URL `https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/San_Francisco_de_Asís_-_Cantón_Puebloviejo.jpg`. The filename suggests it depicts the San Francisco de Asís church in Puebloviejo Cantón. ## References 1. [Source](https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiNWUzMjQwOWMtZjFhOS00NjczLTk0YTItNjcwZmRmY2YxMjkyIiwidCI6ImYxNThhMmU4LWNhZWMtNDQwNi1iMGFiLWY1ZTI1OWJkYTExMiJ9) 2. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/ec.htm)