Ambato Population 2026

Ambato has a population of 387,309, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Tungurahua Province. Roughly 2.1% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 7.2× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.

Location of Ambato (capital Quito shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

387,309

Rank in Ecuador

Coordinates

1.25°S, 78.62°W

~2,597 m elevation · America/Guayaquil

Distance to capital (Quito)

114 km

71 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tungurahua Province

City	Population	Rank in Ecuador
Pelileo	16,572	#66

Cities near Ambato

Pelileo16,572 people · ~12 km away
Pujilí16,168 people · ~34 km away
Latacunga205,624 people · ~35 km away
Riobamba264,048 people · ~46 km away
Guaranda22,199 people · ~57 km away
Puyo24,881 people · ~73 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ambato?

Ambato has a population of 387,309 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Ecuador.

What region is Ambato in?

Ambato is located in Tungurahua Province, Ecuador.

Is Ambato the capital of Ecuador?

No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 114 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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