Manta Population 2026
Manta has a population of 264,281, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Manabí. Roughly 1.4% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
264,281
Rank in Ecuador
#10
Coordinates
0.95°S, 80.73°W
~3 m elevation · America/Guayaquil
Distance to capital (Quito)
258 km
160 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Manabí
| City | Population | Rank in Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Portoviejo | 321,800 | #6 |
| Chone | 44,751 | #24 |
| Bahía de Caráquez | 37,056 | #32 |
| Jipijapa | 35,901 | #34 |
| Montecristi | 18,351 | #59 |
| Calceta | 17,286 | #61 |
| Sucre | 15,286 | #70 |
Cities near Manta
- Montecristi18,351 people · ~13 km away
- Portoviejo321,800 people · ~33 km away
- Jipijapa35,901 people · ~47 km away
- Sucre15,286 people · ~51 km away
- Bahía de Caráquez37,056 people · ~52 km away
- Calceta17,286 people · ~64 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Manta?
Manta has a population of 264,281 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Ecuador.
What region is Manta in?
Manta is located in Manabí, Ecuador.
Is Manta the capital of Ecuador?
No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 258 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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