Jipijapa Population 2026
Jipijapa has a population of 35,901, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Manabí. Roughly 0.2% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 77× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,901
Rank in Ecuador
#34
Coordinates
1.35°S, 80.58°W
~287 m elevation · America/Guayaquil
Distance to capital (Quito)
260 km
161 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Manabí
| City | Population | Rank in Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Portoviejo | 321,800 | #6 |
| Manta | 264,281 | #10 |
| Chone | 44,751 | #24 |
| Bahía de Caráquez | 37,056 | #32 |
| Montecristi | 18,351 | #59 |
| Calceta | 17,286 | #61 |
| Sucre | 15,286 | #70 |
Cities near Jipijapa
- Sucre15,286 people · ~19 km away
- Montecristi18,351 people · ~35 km away
- Portoviejo321,800 people · ~35 km away
- Manta264,281 people · ~47 km away
- Pedro Carbo23,372 people · ~65 km away
- Calceta17,286 people · ~72 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Jipijapa?
Jipijapa has a population of 35,901 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Ecuador.
What region is Jipijapa in?
Jipijapa is located in Manabí, Ecuador.
Is Jipijapa the capital of Ecuador?
No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 260 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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