Balzar Population 2026
Balzar has a population of 40,115, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Guayas. Roughly 0.2% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 69× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,115
Rank in Ecuador
#29
Coordinates
1.37°S, 79.91°W
~41 m elevation · America/Guayaquil
Distance to capital (Quito)
199 km
124 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guayas
| City | Population | Rank in Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Guayaquil | 2,723,665 | #2 |
| Eloy Alfaro | 315,724 | #7 |
| Daule | 173,684 | #16 |
| Milagro | 133,508 | #17 |
| La Libertad | 75,881 | #20 |
| El Empalme | 48,754 | #21 |
| Naranjito | 34,206 | #36 |
| El Triunfo | 32,282 | #39 |
Cities near Balzar
FAQ
What is the population of Balzar?
Balzar has a population of 40,115 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Ecuador.
What region is Balzar in?
Balzar is located in Guayas, Ecuador.
Is Balzar the capital of Ecuador?
No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 199 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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