Sucre Population 2026
Sucre has a population of 15,286, making it the #70 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Manabí. Roughly 0.1% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 182× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,286
Rank in Ecuador
#70
Coordinates
1.28°S, 80.42°W
~152 m elevation · America/Guayaquil
Distance to capital (Quito)
241 km
150 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Manabí
| City | Population | Rank in Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Portoviejo | 321,800 | #6 |
| 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 |
Cities near Sucre
- Jipijapa35,901 people · ~19 km away
- Portoviejo321,800 people · ~25 km away
- Montecristi18,351 people · ~37 km away
- Manta264,281 people · ~51 km away
- Calceta17,286 people · ~56 km away
- Balzar40,115 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sucre?
Sucre has a population of 15,286 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #70 biggest city in Ecuador.
What region is Sucre in?
Sucre is located in Manabí, Ecuador.
Is Sucre the capital of Ecuador?
No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 241 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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