Portoviejo Population 2026
Portoviejo has a population of 321,800, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Manabí. Roughly 1.7% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 8.6× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
321,800
Rank in Ecuador
#6
Coordinates
1.06°S, 80.45°W
~90 m elevation · America/Guayaquil
Distance to capital (Quito)
233 km
145 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Manabí
| City | Population | Rank in Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Manta | 264,281 | #10 |
| Chone | 44,751 | #24 |
| Bahía de Caráquez | 37,056 | #32 |
| Jipijapa | 35,901 | #34 |
| Montecristi | 18,351 | #59 |
| Calceta | 17,286 | #61 |
| Sucre | 15,286 | #70 |
Cities near Portoviejo
- Montecristi18,351 people · ~23 km away
- Sucre15,286 people · ~25 km away
- Manta264,281 people · ~33 km away
- Jipijapa35,901 people · ~35 km away
- Calceta17,286 people · ~40 km away
- Bahía de Caráquez37,056 people · ~51 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Portoviejo?
Portoviejo has a population of 321,800 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Ecuador.
What region is Portoviejo in?
Portoviejo is located in Manabí, Ecuador.
Is Portoviejo the capital of Ecuador?
No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 233 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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