Eloy Alfaro Population 2026
Eloy Alfaro has a population of 315,724, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Guayas. Roughly 1.7% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 8.8× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
315,724
Rank in Ecuador
#7
Coordinates
2.17°S, 79.84°W
~3 m elevation · America/Guayaquil
Distance to capital (Quito)
261 km
162 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guayas
| City | Population | Rank in Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Guayaquil | 2,723,665 | #2 |
| Daule | 173,684 | #16 |
| Milagro | 133,508 | #17 |
| La Libertad | 75,881 | #20 |
| El Empalme | 48,754 | #21 |
| Balzar | 40,115 | #29 |
| Naranjito | 34,206 | #36 |
| El Triunfo | 32,282 | #39 |
Cities near Eloy Alfaro
- Guayaquil2,723,665 people · ~6 km away
- Yaguachi Nuevo27,947 people · ~18 km away
- Samborondón24,118 people · ~26 km away
- Milagro133,508 people · ~28 km away
- El Triunfo32,282 people · ~30 km away
- Daule173,684 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Eloy Alfaro?
Eloy Alfaro has a population of 315,724 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Ecuador.
What region is Eloy Alfaro in?
Eloy Alfaro is located in Guayas, Ecuador.
Is Eloy Alfaro the capital of Ecuador?
No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 261 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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