Atuntaqui Population 2026
Atuntaqui has a population of 17,456, making it the #60 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Imbabura. Roughly 0.1% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 159× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,456
Rank in Ecuador
#60
Coordinates
0.33°N, 78.22°W
~2,391 m elevation · America/Guayaquil
Distance to capital (Quito)
71 km
44 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Imbabura
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FAQ
What is the population of Atuntaqui?
Atuntaqui has a population of 17,456 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #60 biggest city in Ecuador.
What region is Atuntaqui in?
Atuntaqui is located in Imbabura, Ecuador.
Is Atuntaqui the capital of Ecuador?
No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 71 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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