Otavalo Population 2026
Otavalo has a population of 32,330, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Imbabura. Roughly 0.2% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 86× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,330
Rank in Ecuador
#38
Coordinates
0.23°N, 78.26°W
~2,532 m elevation · America/Guayaquil
Distance to capital (Quito)
59 km
37 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Imbabura
Cities near Otavalo
FAQ
What is the population of Otavalo?
Otavalo has a population of 32,330 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Ecuador.
What region is Otavalo in?
Otavalo is located in Imbabura, Ecuador.
Is Otavalo the capital of Ecuador?
No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 59 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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