Nueva Loja Population 2026

Nueva Loja has a population of 24,211, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Sucumbíos. Roughly 0.1% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 115× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,211

Rank in Ecuador

#50

Coordinates

0.09°N, 76.90°W

~303 m elevation · America/Guayaquil

Distance to capital (Quito)

185 km

115 miles, straight line

Cities near Nueva Loja

Puerto Francisco de Orellana48,144 people · ~61 km away
Boca Suno20,313 people · ~91 km away
Tulcán86,498 people · ~122 km away
Cayambe26,582 people · ~139 km away
Ibarra221,149 people · ~140 km away
Atuntaqui17,456 people · ~150 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nueva Loja?

Nueva Loja has a population of 24,211 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in Ecuador.

What region is Nueva Loja in?

Nueva Loja is located in Sucumbíos, Ecuador.

Is Nueva Loja the capital of Ecuador?

No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 185 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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