Guaranda Population 2026

Guaranda has a population of 22,199, making it the #54 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Bolívar. Roughly 0.1% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 125× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.

Location of Guaranda (capital Quito shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

22,199

Rank in Ecuador

#54

Coordinates

1.59°S, 79.00°W

~2,806 m elevation · America/Guayaquil

Distance to capital (Quito)

160 km

99 miles, straight line

Cities near Guaranda

Riobamba264,048 people · ~39 km away
Montalvo15,547 people · ~39 km away
Ventanas38,168 people · ~54 km away
Ambato387,309 people · ~57 km away
Pelileo16,572 people · ~58 km away
Babahoyo76,279 people · ~63 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Guaranda?

Guaranda has a population of 22,199 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #54 biggest city in Ecuador.

What region is Guaranda in?

Guaranda is located in Bolívar, Ecuador.

Is Guaranda the capital of Ecuador?

No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 160 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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