Catamayo Population 2026
Catamayo has a population of 18,565, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Loja. Roughly 0.1% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 150× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,565
Rank in Ecuador
#58
Coordinates
3.99°S, 79.36°W
~1,452 m elevation · America/Guayaquil
Distance to capital (Quito)
428 km
266 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Loja
| City | Population | Rank in Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Loja | 274,112 | #9 |
| Cariamanga | 16,862 | #65 |
Cities near Catamayo
- Loja274,112 people · ~17 km away
- Cariamanga16,862 people · ~44 km away
- Zamora15,276 people · ~46 km away
- Piñas16,981 people · ~50 km away
- Pasaje44,860 people · ~89 km away
- Santa Rosa41,816 people · ~89 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Catamayo?
Catamayo has a population of 18,565 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in Ecuador.
What region is Catamayo in?
Catamayo is located in Loja, Ecuador.
Is Catamayo the capital of Ecuador?
No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 428 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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