Tena Population 2026

Tena has a population of 17,172, making it the #62 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Napo. Roughly 0.1% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 162× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.

Location of Tena (capital Quito shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

17,172

Rank in Ecuador

#62

Coordinates

1.00°S, 77.81°W

~610 m elevation · America/Guayaquil

Distance to capital (Quito)

116 km

72 miles, straight line

Cities near Tena

Puyo24,881 people · ~59 km away
Boca Suno20,313 people · ~82 km away
Latacunga205,624 people · ~89 km away
Pelileo16,572 people · ~89 km away
Ambato387,309 people · ~94 km away
Pujilí16,168 people · ~98 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tena?

Tena has a population of 17,172 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #62 biggest city in Ecuador.

What region is Tena in?

Tena is located in Napo, Ecuador.

Is Tena the capital of Ecuador?

No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 116 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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