List of cities in Ecuador by population. There are 137 cities in Ecuador, of which Guayaquil is the largest in terms of population - 2 278 713. The total number of people in Ecuador is 17 449 237 for 2026.
| # | Name, city | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guayaquil | 2 278 713 |
| 2 | Quito | 1 607 828 |
| 3 | Cuenca | 329 962 |
| 4 | Santo Domingo | 270 944 |
| 5 | Machala | 231 334 |
| 6 | Duran | 230 936 |
| 7 | Manta | 217 639 |
| 8 | Portoviejo | 206 743 |
| 9 | Loja | 170 318 |
| 10 | Ambato | 165 200 |
| 11 | Esmeraldas | 154 110 |
| 12 | Quevedo | 150 866 |
| 13 | Riobamba | 146 424 |
| 14 | Milagro | 133 606 |
| 15 | Ibarra | 131 891 |
| 16 | La Libertad | 95 962 |
| 17 | Babaoyo | 90 269 |
| 18 | Sangolki | 75 108 |
| 19 | Daul | 65 234 |
| 20 | Latacunga | 63 889 |
| 21 | tulcán | 60 473 |
| 22 | Chong | 52 833 |
| 23 | pasach | 52 705 |
| 24 | Santa Rosa | 48 964 |
| 25 | Nueva Loja | 48 632 |
| 26 | Uakilyas | 47 717 |
| 27 | El Carmen | 46 380 |
| 28 | Montecristi | 46 357 |
| 29 | Samborondon | 42 721 |
| 30 | Francisco de Orellana | 40 827 |
| 31 | Hipihapa | 40 297 |