Naranjal Population 2026
Naranjal has a population of 32,045, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Guayas. Roughly 0.2% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 87× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,045
Rank in Ecuador
#40
Coordinates
2.68°S, 79.62°W
~60 m elevation · America/Guayaquil
Distance to capital (Quito)
298 km
185 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guayas
| City | Population | Rank in Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Guayaquil | 2,723,665 | #2 |
| Eloy Alfaro | 315,724 | #7 |
| Daule | 173,684 | #16 |
| Milagro | 133,508 | #17 |
| La Libertad | 75,881 | #20 |
| El Empalme | 48,754 | #21 |
| Balzar | 40,115 | #29 |
| Naranjito | 34,206 | #36 |
Cities near Naranjal
- La Troncal36,353 people · ~41 km away
- Naranjito34,206 people · ~59 km away
- Milagro133,508 people · ~60 km away
- Guayaquil2,723,665 people · ~61 km away
- Eloy Alfaro315,724 people · ~62 km away
- Yaguachi Nuevo27,947 people · ~65 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Naranjal?
Naranjal has a population of 32,045 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Ecuador.
What region is Naranjal in?
Naranjal is located in Guayas, Ecuador.
Is Naranjal the capital of Ecuador?
No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 298 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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