This illustration, created by Terence Teo, represents Ecuador's population density on a three-dimensional map. To do this, Terence extracted the data available at Kontur Population with which it generates columns using a programme, with a height that represents the population density at each point.

This map of Ecuador shows the two major population centres of Guayaquil and Quito. Other population peaks can also be seen in other large cities in the country, such as Cuenca, Santo Domingo, Machala, Ambato, Esmeraldas and Manta.

Sources

• A population density map of Ecuador