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In fact, just a short drive outside of Quito, there is a monument marking the equator. The monument is known locally as "la mitad del mundo" (the middle of the world). 0.217 S, 78.500 W Quito is 2850 m (9350 ft) above sea level. Because of this elevation, Quito has a moderate climate even though it is almost on the equator. Some say that Quito is the second highest capital city in the world in terms of elevation. Angie