Arenillas Population 2026
Arenillas has a population of 26,000, making it the #47 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in El Oro. Roughly 0.1% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 107× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,000
Rank in Ecuador
#47
Coordinates
3.55°S, 80.07°W
~41 m elevation · America/Guayaquil
Distance to capital (Quito)
407 km
253 miles, straight line
Other big cities in El Oro
| City | Population | Rank in Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Machala | 289,141 | #8 |
| Pasaje | 44,860 | #23 |
| Santa Rosa | 41,816 | #28 |
| Huaquillas | 39,757 | #30 |
| Guabo | 26,635 | #45 |
| Piñas | 16,981 | #64 |
Cities near Arenillas
- Santa Rosa41,816 people · ~16 km away
- Huaquillas39,757 people · ~20 km away
- Machala289,141 people · ~35 km away
- Pasaje44,860 people · ~38 km away
- Guabo26,635 people · ~43 km away
- Piñas16,981 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Arenillas?
Arenillas has a population of 26,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #47 biggest city in Ecuador.
What region is Arenillas in?
Arenillas is located in El Oro, Ecuador.
Is Arenillas the capital of Ecuador?
No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 407 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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