Smallest Cities in Ecuador

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Best Ecuador Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
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Smallest Cities - Ecuador

1 San Isidro 05 5,181
2 García Moreno 05 5,181
3 El Ángel 05 5,181
4 El Güismi 20 5,340
5 El Pangui 20 5,340
6 Marcabelí 08 5,450
7 Celica 12 5,499
8 Muisne 09 5,574
9 Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno 10 6,035
10 Alausí 06 6,071
11 Tixán 06 6,071
12 Gonzol 06 6,071
13 Quinsaloma 13 6,161
14 Palora 15 6,472
15 Sucre 14 6,607
16 Baba 13 6,746
17 Guano 06 6,872
18 San Andrés 06 6,872
19 Ilapo 06 6,872
20 Cubijíes 06 6,872
21 Tres Postes 10 7,000
22 Echeandía 03 7,138
23 Pedro Vicente Maldonado 18 7,162
24 Catarama 13 7,216
25 Ricaurte 13 7,216
26 Palenque 13 7,258
27 Puerto Baquerizo Moreno 01 7,290
28 Archidona 23 7,353
29 Colimes 10 7,619
30 Coronel Marcelino Maridueña 10 7,796
31 Catacocha 12 7,831
32 Yamana 12 7,831
33 Caluma 03 7,884
34 Oyambarillo 18 8,000
35 Isidro Ayora 10 8,275
36 Puerto Bolívar 08 8,300
37 Flavio Alfaro 14 8,312
38 San Miguel de Bolívar 03 8,806
39 Paján 14 9,183
40 Baños 19 9,501
41 Mocache 13 9,535
42 Pueblo Viejo 13 9,646
43 Portovelo 08 9,708
44 Píllaro 19 9,816
45 Zaruma 08 10,005
46 Sinsao 08 10,005
47 Salvias 08 10,005
48 El Triunfo 10 10,010
49 Rocafuerte 14 10,274
50 Palestina 10 10,392
51 San Vicente 14 10,404
52 Cotacachi 11 10,526
53 San Juan de Ilumán 11 10,526
54 Quiroga 11 10,526
55 Chunchi 06 10,635
56 Sucúa 15 10,846
57 Santa Lucía 10 10,924
58 Tosagua 14 11,317
59 Pelileo 19 11,403
60 Pelileo Grande 19 11,403
61 Valdez 09 11,441
62 Macará 12 12,454
63 Puerto López 14 12,598
64 Puerto Ayora 01 12,696
65 San Juan 13 12,819
66 Santa Ana de Vuelta Larga 14 12,833
67 Balao 10 12,850
68 Tocachi 18 13,019
69 Tabacundo 18 13,019
70 Cariamanga 12 13,175
71 Chile 12 13,175
72 Yantzaza 20 13,335
73 Pimampiro 11 13,366
74 Chuga 11 13,366
75 El Salitre 10 13,571
76 General Vernaza 10 13,571
77 Gualaceo 02 13,843
78 Mariano Moreno 02 13,843
79 La Unión 02 13,843
80 Chordeleg 02 13,843
81 Charapotó 14 14,050
82 San Gabriel 05 14,497
83 Piartal 05 14,497
84 Montalvo 13 16,248
85 Shushufindi 22 16,328
86 Lomas de Sargentillo 10 16,603
87 San Miguel 07 16,751
88 Tenguel 10 17,404
89 Zamora 20 17,584
90 Piñas 08 18,482
91 San Roque 08 18,482
92 Piñas Grande 08 18,482
93 La Susaya 08 18,482
94 Tonsupa 09 18,948
95 Calceta 14 20,011
96 Boca Suno 24 20,313
97 San Antonio 11 21,420
98 La Esperanza 11 21,420
99 Gualaquiza 15 21,892
100 Bahía de Caráquez 14 22,209

The smallest cities in Ecuador (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. San Isidro has a population of just 5,181. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,181 residents, San Isidro is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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