Guayaquil Population 2026
Guayaquil has a population of 2,723,665, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Guayas. Roughly 15% of Ecuador's population lives here.
Population (city proper)
2,723,665
Rank in Ecuador
#2
Coordinates
2.20°S, 79.89°W
~14 m elevation · America/Guayaquil
Distance to capital (Quito)
266 km
165 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guayas
| City | Population | Rank in Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Eloy Alfaro | 315,724 | #7 |
| 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 Guayaquil
- Eloy Alfaro315,724 people · ~6 km away
- Yaguachi Nuevo27,947 people · ~24 km away
- El Triunfo32,282 people · ~31 km away
- Samborondón24,118 people · ~32 km away
- Milagro133,508 people · ~33 km away
- Daule173,684 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Guayaquil?
Guayaquil has a population of 2,723,665 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Ecuador.
What region is Guayaquil in?
Guayaquil is located in Guayas, Ecuador.
Is Guayaquil the capital of Ecuador?
No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 266 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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