Ecuador Population Growth. Ecuador has a slow average population growth rate of just 1.4%, which ranks as 87th in the world. Birth rate is also low at only 19.23 births per 1,000 people, although the death rate is one of the lowest in the world at 5.03 deaths per 1,000 people.
Aluminum Foil. 1  1. Season the potatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper (optional). 2  2. Wrap the potatoes in aluminum foil. 3  3. Bake at 425 Â°F (218 Â°C) for ~45 to 60 minutes, or 400 Â°F (204 Â°C) for 60 to 70 minutes.  4. Garnish as necessary.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lay out 4 squares of aluminum foil on the counter. Cut each potato in half lengthwise, and place onto a square of aluminum foil. Place 1/2 tablespoon of butter onto the cut side of each half, then season with garlic powder and salt. Close the potato halves together, and wrap tightly in the aluminum foil. Bake potatoes directly on the oven rack for 40 minutes, or until tender.