Salinas Population 2026
Salinas has a population of 43,862, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Santa Elena. Roughly 0.2% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 63× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
43,862
Rank in Ecuador
#25
Coordinates
2.21°S, 80.95°W
~12 m elevation · America/Guayaquil
Distance to capital (Quito)
349 km
217 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santa Elena
| City | Population | Rank in Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Elena | 42,214 | #26 |
Cities near Salinas
- La Libertad75,881 people · ~5 km away
- Santa Elena42,214 people · ~10 km away
- Playas30,564 people · ~78 km away
- Pedro Carbo23,372 people · ~91 km away
- Posorja30,886 people · ~96 km away
- Jipijapa35,901 people · ~105 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Salinas?
Salinas has a population of 43,862 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Ecuador.
What region is Salinas in?
Salinas is located in Santa Elena, Ecuador.
Is Salinas the capital of Ecuador?
No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 349 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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