Rosa Zarate Population 2026
Rosa Zarate has a population of 42,121, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Esmeraldas. Roughly 0.2% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 66× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,121
Rank in Ecuador
#27
Coordinates
0.33°N, 79.47°W
~88 m elevation · America/Guayaquil
Distance to capital (Quito)
122 km
76 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Esmeraldas
| City | Population | Rank in Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Esmeraldas | 218,727 | #13 |
| San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas | 20,209 | #56 |
Cities near Rosa Zarate
- Santo Domingo de los Colorados458,580 people · ~73 km away
- Esmeraldas218,727 people · ~73 km away
- Pomasqui28,724 people · ~121 km away
- Quito2,781,641 people · ~122 km away
- San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas20,209 people · ~128 km away
- Chone44,751 people · ~133 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rosa Zarate?
Rosa Zarate has a population of 42,121 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Ecuador.
What region is Rosa Zarate in?
Rosa Zarate is located in Esmeraldas, Ecuador.
Is Rosa Zarate the capital of Ecuador?
No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 122 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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