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Eloy Alfaro overview
Eloy Alfaro (orange) and the other large cities of Ecuador
Eloy Alfaro lies in Guayas in Ecuador at 2.17°S, 79.84°W, about 3 m above sea level. The local time zone is America/Guayaquil (UTC-5); GeoNames classifies it as a district seat.
It is smaller than Portoviejo (321,800) and larger than Machala (289,141). The largest city in Ecuador is Quito with 2,781,641 people; the capital, Quito, has 2,781,641.
The national capital, Quito, is about 261 km away; the nearest large city is Guayaquil, 6 km from Eloy Alfaro.
Ecuador as a whole has a live population of 18,491,304 (+0.8% a year) and ranks #72 of 238 countries — see the Ecuador population page for the full statistics and the Ecuador atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Eloy Alfaro
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Guayaquil Guayas | 6 km | 2,723,665 |
| Milagro Guayas | 28 km | 133,508 |
| Daule Guayas | 38 km | 173,684 |
| Babahoyo Los Ríos | 54 km | 76,279 |
| Balzar Guayas | 90 km | 40,115 |
| Santa Elena Santa Elena | 113 km | 42,214 |
| La Libertad Guayas | 119 km | 75,881 |
| Machala El Oro | 122 km | 289,141 |
Largest cities in Ecuador
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QuitoCapital | Pichincha | 2,781,641 |
| 2 | Guayaquil | Guayas | 2,723,665 |
| 3 | Cuenca | Azuay | 636,996 |
| 4 | Santo Domingo de los Colorados | Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas | 458,580 |
| 5 | Ambato | Tungurahua Province | 387,309 |
| 6 | Portoviejo | Manabí | 321,800 |
| 7 | Eloy Alfaro | Guayas | 315,724 |
| 8 | Machala | El Oro | 289,141 |
| 9 | Loja | Loja | 274,112 |
| 10 | Manta | Manabí | 264,281 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eloy Alfaro?
Eloy Alfaro has about 315,724 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Eloy Alfaro the capital of Ecuador?
No. The capital of Ecuador is Quito (2,781,641 people), about 261 km away. Eloy Alfaro is the 7th largest city of the country and a district seat.
How big is Eloy Alfaro compared with the rest of Ecuador?
Its 315,724 residents are 1.7% of the 18,491,304 people living in Ecuador today. Quito is larger with 2,781,641 people.
Where is Eloy Alfaro?
In Guayas, Ecuador, at latitude -2.17 and longitude -79.84, 3 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Guayaquil (6 km), Milagro (28 km), Daule (38 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Eloy Alfaro Population 2026 — Ecuador. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/ecuador/eloy-alfaro/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/ecuador/eloy-alfaro/">Eloy Alfaro Population 2026 — Ecuador</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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