Puerto Francisco de Orellana Population 2026

Puerto Francisco de Orellana has a population of 48,144, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Orellana Province. Roughly 0.3% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 58× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Puerto Francisco de Orellana (capital Quito shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
48,144
Rank in Ecuador
#22
Coordinates
0.45°S, 77.00°W
~300 m elevation · America/Guayaquil
Distance to capital (Quito)
172 km
107 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Orellana Province

CityPopulationRank in Ecuador
Boca Suno20,313#55

Cities near Puerto Francisco de Orellana

  • Boca Suno20,313 people · ~32 km away
  • Nueva Loja24,211 people · ~61 km away
  • Tena17,172 people · ~109 km away
  • Cayambe26,582 people · ~139 km away
  • Ibarra221,149 people · ~154 km away
  • Otavalo32,330 people · ~160 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Puerto Francisco de Orellana?
Puerto Francisco de Orellana has a population of 48,144 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Ecuador.
What region is Puerto Francisco de Orellana in?
Puerto Francisco de Orellana is located in Orellana Province, Ecuador.
Is Puerto Francisco de Orellana the capital of Ecuador?
No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 172 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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