Babahoyo Population 2026
Babahoyo has a population of 76,279, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Los Ríos. Roughly 0.4% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
76,279
Rank in Ecuador
#19
Coordinates
1.80°S, 79.52°W
~51 m elevation · America/Guayaquil
Distance to capital (Quito)
207 km
129 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Los Ríos
Cities near Babahoyo
- Montalvo15,547 people · ~26 km away
- Samborondón24,118 people · ~28 km away
- Milagro133,508 people · ~37 km away
- Vinces32,497 people · ~37 km away
- Yaguachi Nuevo27,947 people · ~37 km away
- Ventanas38,168 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Babahoyo?
Babahoyo has a population of 76,279 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Ecuador.
What region is Babahoyo in?
Babahoyo is located in Los Ríos, Ecuador.
Is Babahoyo the capital of Ecuador?
No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 207 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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