Calceta Population 2026
Calceta has a population of 17,286, making it the #61 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Manabí. Roughly 0.1% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 161× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,286
Rank in Ecuador
#61
Coordinates
0.85°S, 80.16°W
~23 m elevation · America/Guayaquil
Distance to capital (Quito)
195 km
121 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 |
| Bahía de Caráquez | 37,056 | #32 |
| Jipijapa | 35,901 | #34 |
| Montecristi | 18,351 | #59 |
| Sucre | 15,286 | #70 |
Cities near Calceta
- Chone44,751 people · ~18 km away
- Portoviejo321,800 people · ~40 km away
- Bahía de Caráquez37,056 people · ~40 km away
- Sucre15,286 people · ~56 km away
- Montecristi18,351 people · ~59 km away
- El Empalme48,754 people · ~62 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Calceta?
Calceta has a population of 17,286 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #61 biggest city in Ecuador.
What region is Calceta in?
Calceta is located in Manabí, Ecuador.
Is Calceta the capital of Ecuador?
No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 195 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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