Montecristi Population 2026
Montecristi has a population of 18,351, making it the #59 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Manabí. Roughly 0.1% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 152× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,351
Rank in Ecuador
#59
Coordinates
1.05°S, 80.66°W
~135 m elevation · America/Guayaquil
Distance to capital (Quito)
254 km
158 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Manabí
| City | Population | Rank in Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Portoviejo | 321,800 | #6 |
| Manta | 264,281 | #10 |
| Chone | 44,751 | #24 |
| Bahía de Caráquez | 37,056 | #32 |
| Jipijapa | 35,901 | #34 |
| Calceta | 17,286 | #61 |
| Sucre | 15,286 | #70 |
Cities near Montecristi
- Manta264,281 people · ~13 km away
- Portoviejo321,800 people · ~23 km away
- Jipijapa35,901 people · ~35 km away
- Sucre15,286 people · ~37 km away
- Bahía de Caráquez37,056 people · ~56 km away
- Calceta17,286 people · ~59 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Montecristi?
Montecristi has a population of 18,351 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #59 biggest city in Ecuador.
What region is Montecristi in?
Montecristi is located in Manabí, Ecuador.
Is Montecristi the capital of Ecuador?
No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 254 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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