La Libertad Population 2026
La Libertad has a population of 75,881, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Guayas. Roughly 0.4% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
75,881
Rank in Ecuador
#20
Coordinates
2.23°S, 80.91°W
~28 m elevation · America/Guayaquil
Distance to capital (Quito)
346 km
215 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guayas
| City | Population | Rank in Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Guayaquil | 2,723,665 | #2 |
| Eloy Alfaro | 315,724 | #7 |
| Daule | 173,684 | #16 |
| Milagro | 133,508 | #17 |
| El Empalme | 48,754 | #21 |
| Balzar | 40,115 | #29 |
| Naranjito | 34,206 | #36 |
| El Triunfo | 32,282 | #39 |
Cities near La Libertad
- Salinas43,862 people · ~5 km away
- Santa Elena42,214 people · ~6 km away
- Playas30,564 people · ~73 km away
- Pedro Carbo23,372 people · ~88 km away
- Posorja30,886 people · ~91 km away
- Jipijapa35,901 people · ~105 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Libertad?
La Libertad has a population of 75,881 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Ecuador.
What region is La Libertad in?
La Libertad is located in Guayas, Ecuador.
Is La Libertad the capital of Ecuador?
No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 346 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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