Santa Rosa Population 2026
Santa Rosa has a population of 41,816, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in El Oro. Roughly 0.2% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 67× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,816
Rank in Ecuador
#28
Coordinates
3.46°S, 79.96°W
~81 m elevation · America/Guayaquil
Distance to capital (Quito)
393 km
244 miles, straight line
Other big cities in El Oro
Cities near Santa Rosa
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa has a population of 41,816 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Ecuador.
What region is Santa Rosa in?
Santa Rosa is located in El Oro, Ecuador.
Is Santa Rosa the capital of Ecuador?
No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 393 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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