Bahía de Caráquez Population 2026
Bahía de Caráquez has a population of 37,056, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Manabí. Roughly 0.2% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 75× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,056
Rank in Ecuador
#32
Coordinates
0.60°S, 80.42°W
~-9,999 m elevation · America/Guayaquil
Distance to capital (Quito)
215 km
134 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Manabí
| City | Population | Rank in Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Portoviejo | 321,800 | #6 |
| Manta | 264,281 | #10 |
| Chone | 44,751 | #24 |
| Jipijapa | 35,901 | #34 |
| Montecristi | 18,351 | #59 |
| Calceta | 17,286 | #61 |
| Sucre | 15,286 | #70 |
Cities near Bahía de Caráquez
- Chone44,751 people · ~38 km away
- Calceta17,286 people · ~40 km away
- Portoviejo321,800 people · ~51 km away
- Manta264,281 people · ~52 km away
- Montecristi18,351 people · ~56 km away
- Sucre15,286 people · ~76 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bahía de Caráquez?
Bahía de Caráquez has a population of 37,056 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Ecuador.
What region is Bahía de Caráquez in?
Bahía de Caráquez is located in Manabí, Ecuador.
Is Bahía de Caráquez the capital of Ecuador?
No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 215 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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