Guabo Population 2026
Guabo has a population of 26,635, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in El Oro. Roughly 0.1% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 104× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,635
Rank in Ecuador
#45
Coordinates
3.24°S, 79.83°W
~16 m elevation · America/Guayaquil
Distance to capital (Quito)
365 km
227 miles, straight line
Other big cities in El Oro
| City | Population | Rank in Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Machala | 289,141 | #8 |
| Pasaje | 44,860 | #23 |
| Santa Rosa | 41,816 | #28 |
| Huaquillas | 39,757 | #30 |
| Arenillas | 26,000 | #47 |
| Piñas | 16,981 | #64 |
Cities near Guabo
- Pasaje44,860 people · ~9 km away
- Machala289,141 people · ~15 km away
- Santa Rosa41,816 people · ~28 km away
- Arenillas26,000 people · ~43 km away
- Piñas16,981 people · ~51 km away
- Huaquillas39,757 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Guabo?
Guabo has a population of 26,635 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Ecuador.
What region is Guabo in?
Guabo is located in El Oro, Ecuador.
Is Guabo the capital of Ecuador?
No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 365 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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