Latacunga Population 2026
Latacunga has a population of 205,624, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Cotopaxi. Roughly 1.1% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
205,624
Rank in Ecuador
#15
Coordinates
0.93°S, 78.62°W
~2,770 m elevation · America/Guayaquil
Distance to capital (Quito)
79 km
49 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Cotopaxi
Cities near Latacunga
FAQ
What is the population of Latacunga?
Latacunga has a population of 205,624 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Ecuador.
What region is Latacunga in?
Latacunga is located in Cotopaxi, Ecuador.
Is Latacunga the capital of Ecuador?
No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 79 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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