Ibarra Population 2026

Ibarra has a population of 221,149, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Imbabura. Roughly 1.2% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

221,149

Rank in Ecuador

#12

Coordinates

0.35°N, 78.12°W

~2,192 m elevation · America/Guayaquil

Distance to capital (Quito)

78 km

48 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Imbabura

City	Population	Rank in Ecuador
Otavalo	32,330	#38
Atuntaqui	17,456	#60

Cities near Ibarra

Atuntaqui17,456 people · ~11 km away
Otavalo32,330 people · ~20 km away
Cayambe26,582 people · ~34 km away
Pomasqui28,724 people · ~58 km away
Tulcán86,498 people · ~69 km away
Quito2,781,641 people · ~78 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ibarra?

Ibarra has a population of 221,149 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Ecuador.

What region is Ibarra in?

Ibarra is located in Imbabura, Ecuador.

Is Ibarra the capital of Ecuador?

No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 78 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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