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Smallest Cities in Ecuador

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Ecuador

1 Sangolquí 18 5,114
2 Marcabelí 08 5,450
3 Celica 12 5,499
4 Pedernales 14 5,983
5 Palora 15 6,472
6 Tres Postes 10 7,000
7 Echeandía 03 7,138
8 Puerto Baquerizo Moreno 01 7,290
9 Coronel Marcelino Maridueña 10 7,303
10 Archidona 23 7,309
11 Pimampiro 11 7,408
12 Sucúa 15 7,413
13 Píllaro 19 7,462
14 Lomas de Sargentillo 10 7,542
15 Balsas 08 7,875
16 Oyambarillo 18 8,000
17 Cotacachi 11 8,238
18 Puerto Bolívar 08 8,300
19 Baba 13 8,790
20 Palenque 13 9,083
21 Junín 14 9,128
22 Paján 14 9,183
23 Palestina 10 9,364
24 Colimes 10 9,384
25 Baños 19 9,501
26 Portovelo 08 9,708
27 Catarama 13 9,723
28 Cañar 04 9,900
29 Yantzaza 20 9,970
30 Rocafuerte 14 10,274
31 San Miguel 07 10,838
32 Catacocha 12 10,872
33 Valdez 09 11,441
34 Balao 10 12,205
35 Zaruma 08 12,505
36 Santa Lucía 10 12,523
37 San Miguel de Bolívar 03 12,575
38 Puerto López 14 12,598
39 Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno 10 12,617
40 Guano 06 12,659
41 Puerto Ayora 01 12,696
42 San Juan 13 12,819
43 Santa Ana de Vuelta Larga 14 12,833
44 Macará 12 13,035
45 Muisne 09 13,393
46 Alausí 06 14,294
47 San Gabriel 05 14,487
48 Tosagua 14 14,680
49 Zamora 20 15,276
50 Sucre 14 15,286
51 Montalvo 13 15,547
52 Pujilí 07 16,168
53 La Maná 07 16,450
54 Pelileo 19 16,572
55 Cariamanga 12 16,862
56 Piñas 08 16,981
57 Gualaceo 02 17,122
58 Tena 23 17,172
59 Calceta 14 17,286
60 Atuntaqui 11 17,456
61 Montecristi 14 18,351
62 Catamayo 12 18,565
63 Valencia 13 18,841
64 San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas 09 20,209
65 Boca Suno 24 20,313
66 Guaranda 03 22,199
67 Pedro Carbo 10 23,372
68 Macas 15 23,687
69 Samborondón 10 24,118
70 Nueva Loja 22 24,211
71 Puyo 17 24,881
72 Machachi 18 25,742
73 Arenillas 08 26,000
74 Cayambe 18 26,582
75 Guabo 08 26,635
76 Yaguachi Nuevo 10 27,947
77 Pomasqui 18 28,724
78 Playas 10 30,564
79 Posorja 10 30,886
80 Naranjal 10 32,045
81 El Triunfo 10 32,282
82 Otavalo 11 32,330
83 Vinces 13 32,497
84 Naranjito 10 34,206
85 Azogues 04 34,877
86 Jipijapa 14 35,901
87 La Troncal 04 36,353
88 Bahía de Caráquez 14 37,056
89 Ventanas 13 38,168
90 Huaquillas 08 39,757
91 Balzar 10 40,115
92 Santa Rosa 08 41,816
93 Rosa Zarate 09 42,121
94 Santa Elena 25 42,214
95 Salinas 25 43,862
96 Chone 14 44,751
97 Pasaje 08 44,860
98 Puerto Francisco de Orellana 24 48,144
99 El Empalme 10 48,754
100 La Libertad 10 75,881

The smallest cities in Ecuador (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Sangolquí has a population of just 5,114. 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 5,114 residents, Sangolquí 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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