Chone Population 2026
Chone has a population of 44,751, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Manabí. Roughly 0.2% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 62× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
44,751
Rank in Ecuador
#24
Coordinates
0.70°S, 80.09°W
~102 m elevation · America/Guayaquil
Distance to capital (Quito)
182 km
113 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Manabí
| City | Population | Rank in Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Portoviejo | 321,800 | #6 |
| Manta | 264,281 | #10 |
| Bahía de Caráquez | 37,056 | #32 |
| Jipijapa | 35,901 | #34 |
| Montecristi | 18,351 | #59 |
| Calceta | 17,286 | #61 |
| Sucre | 15,286 | #70 |
Cities near Chone
- Calceta17,286 people · ~18 km away
- Bahía de Caráquez37,056 people · ~38 km away
- Portoviejo321,800 people · ~56 km away
- El Empalme48,754 people · ~64 km away
- Montecristi18,351 people · ~74 km away
- Sucre15,286 people · ~74 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chone?
Chone has a population of 44,751 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Ecuador.
What region is Chone in?
Chone is located in Manabí, Ecuador.
Is Chone the capital of Ecuador?
No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 182 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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