Macas Population 2026

Macas has a population of 23,687, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Morona-Santiago Province. Roughly 0.1% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 117× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,687

Rank in Ecuador

#52

Coordinates

2.31°S, 78.12°W

~1,315 m elevation · America/Guayaquil

Distance to capital (Quito)

235 km

146 miles, straight line

Cities near Macas

Puyo24,881 people · ~92 km away
Riobamba264,048 people · ~93 km away
Azogues34,877 people · ~94 km away
Gualaceo17,122 people · ~98 km away
Cuenca636,996 people · ~117 km away
Pelileo16,572 people · ~118 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Macas?

Macas has a population of 23,687 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Ecuador.

What region is Macas in?

Macas is located in Morona-Santiago Province, Ecuador.

Is Macas the capital of Ecuador?

No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 235 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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