La Troncal Population 2026
La Troncal has a population of 36,353, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Canar. Roughly 0.2% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 77× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,353
Rank in Ecuador
#33
Coordinates
2.42°S, 79.34°W
~480 m elevation · America/Guayaquil
Distance to capital (Quito)
260 km
161 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Canar
| City | Population | Rank in Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Azogues | 34,877 | #35 |
Cities near La Troncal
- Naranjito34,206 people · ~31 km away
- Naranjal32,045 people · ~41 km away
- Milagro133,508 people · ~43 km away
- Yaguachi Nuevo27,947 people · ~53 km away
- Eloy Alfaro315,724 people · ~62 km away
- Cuenca636,996 people · ~65 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Troncal?
La Troncal has a population of 36,353 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Ecuador.
What region is La Troncal in?
La Troncal is located in Canar, Ecuador.
Is La Troncal 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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