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Oldest Cities in Ecuador

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Ecuador

1 Sangolquí 18 28.0
2 Marcabelí 08 28.0
3 Celica 12 28.0
4 Pedernales 14 28.0
5 Palora 15 28.0
6 Tres Postes 10 28.0
7 Puerto Baquerizo Moreno 01 28.0
8 Coronel Marcelino Maridueña 10 28.0
9 Archidona 23 28.0
10 Pimampiro 11 28.0
11 Sucúa 15 28.0
12 Píllaro 19 28.0
13 Lomas de Sargentillo 10 28.0
14 Balsas 08 28.0
15 Oyambarillo 18 28.0
16 Cotacachi 11 28.0
17 Puerto Bolívar 08 28.0
18 Baba 13 28.0
19 Palenque 13 28.0
20 Junín 14 28.0
21 Paján 14 28.0
22 Palestina 10 28.0
23 Colimes 10 28.0
24 Baños 19 28.0
25 Portovelo 08 28.0
26 Catarama 13 28.0
27 Cañar 04 28.0
28 Yantzaza 20 28.0
29 Rocafuerte 14 28.0
30 San Miguel 07 28.0
31 Catacocha 12 28.0
32 Valdez 09 28.0
33 Balao 10 28.0
34 Zaruma 08 28.0
35 Santa Lucía 10 28.0
36 San Miguel de Bolívar 03 28.0
37 Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno 10 28.0
38 Guano 06 28.0
39 Puerto Ayora 01 28.0
40 San Juan 13 28.0
41 Santa Ana de Vuelta Larga 14 28.0
42 Macará 12 28.0
43 Muisne 09 28.0
44 Alausí 06 28.0
45 San Gabriel 05 28.0
46 Tosagua 14 28.0
47 Zamora 20 28.0
48 Sucre 14 28.0
49 Montalvo 13 28.0
50 Pujilí 07 28.0
51 La Maná 07 28.0
52 Pelileo 19 28.0
53 Cariamanga 12 28.0
54 Piñas 08 28.0
55 Gualaceo 02 28.0
56 Tena 23 28.0
57 Calceta 14 28.0
58 Atuntaqui 11 28.0
59 Montecristi 14 28.0
60 Catamayo 12 28.0
61 Valencia 13 28.0
62 San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas 09 28.0
63 Boca Suno 24 28.0
64 Guaranda 03 28.0
65 Pedro Carbo 10 28.0
66 Macas 15 28.0
67 Samborondón 10 28.0
68 Nueva Loja 22 28.0
69 Puyo 17 28.0
70 Machachi 18 28.0
71 Arenillas 08 28.0
72 Cayambe 18 28.0
73 Guabo 08 28.0
74 Yaguachi Nuevo 10 28.0
75 Pomasqui 18 28.0
76 Playas 10 28.0
77 Posorja 10 28.0
78 Naranjal 10 28.0
79 El Triunfo 10 28.0
80 Otavalo 11 28.0
81 Vinces 13 28.0
82 Naranjito 10 28.0
83 Azogues 04 28.0
84 Jipijapa 14 28.0
85 La Troncal 04 28.0
86 Bahía de Caráquez 14 28.0
87 Ventanas 13 28.0
88 Huaquillas 08 28.0
89 Balzar 10 28.0
90 Santa Rosa 08 28.0
91 Rosa Zarate 09 28.0
92 Santa Elena 25 28.0
93 Salinas 25 28.0
94 Chone 14 28.0
95 Pasaje 08 28.0
96 Puerto Francisco de Orellana 24 28.0
97 El Empalme 10 28.0
98 La Libertad 10 28.0
99 Babahoyo 13 28.0
100 Tulcán 05 28.0

Cities with the oldest median ages in Ecuador often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Sangolquí has a median age of 28.0 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Sangolquí's residents are over 28.0 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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