Montalvo Population 2026

Montalvo has a population of 15,547, making it the #69 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Los Ríos. Roughly 0.1% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 179× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,547

Rank in Ecuador

#69

Coordinates

1.79°S, 79.29°W

~65 m elevation · America/Guayaquil

Distance to capital (Quito)

193 km

120 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Los Ríos

City	Population	Rank in Ecuador
Quevedo	213,842	#14
Babahoyo	76,279	#19
Ventanas	38,168	#31
Vinces	32,497	#37
Valencia	18,841	#57

Cities near Montalvo

Babahoyo76,279 people · ~26 km away
Guaranda22,199 people · ~39 km away
Ventanas38,168 people · ~43 km away
Naranjito34,206 people · ~47 km away
Milagro133,508 people · ~51 km away
Samborondón24,118 people · ~52 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Montalvo?

Montalvo has a population of 15,547 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #69 biggest city in Ecuador.

What region is Montalvo in?

Montalvo is located in Los Ríos, Ecuador.

Is Montalvo the capital of Ecuador?

No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 193 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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