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Guayaquil, Guayas

Ecuador

Regional capital2.1962° S, 79.8862° W

Guayaquil is a city located in Ecuador, specifically in the province of Guayas. With a population of 2,723,665, it is one of the most populous cities in the country.

Population2,723,665
ProvinceGuayas
Coordinates2.1962° S, 79.8862° W
CountryEcuador
Rank in Ecuador#2 of 11,458

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Nearest Airports

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José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport

GYEInternational

4.3 km away

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El Batán Airport

SEBTLocal

11.4 km away

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Algarrobo Airstrip

SEALLocal

18 km away

About Guayaquil

The city is situated at coordinates -2.19616° latitude and -79.88621° longitude, placing it in the Southern and Western hemispheres. Guayaquil has an elevation of 14 meters and operates under the America/Guayaquil timezone. Nearby cities include Eloy Alfaro, Daule, and Milagro.

Guayaquil ranks #2 out of 127 cities in Ecuador by population. It follows Quito, which has a population of 2,781,641, and is part of a total urban population of 12,041,900 in the country.

Cities in Guayas

The city is the largest in the Guayas province, which ranks #1 among 23 cities in the region. Other notable cities in Guayas include Eloy Alfaro, Daule, Milagro, La Libertad, and El Empalme.

Eloy Alfaro315,724Daule173,684Milagro133,508La Libertad75,881El Empalme48,754Balzar40,115Naranjito34,206El Triunfo32,282Naranjal32,045Posorja30,886

Nearby Cities

Within 25 km of Guayaquil, 20 populated places have been registered.

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RocafuerteNeighborhood
0.3 km
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BolívarNeighborhood
0.4 km
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La BahíaNeighborhood
0.5 km
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OlmedoNeighborhood
0.8 km
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SucreNeighborhood
1 km
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Pedro CarboNeighborhood
1.1 km
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Nueve de OctubreNeighborhood
1.2 km
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RocaNeighborhood
1.2 km
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Del AstilleroNeighborhood
1.5 km
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AyacuchoNeighborhood
1.7 km
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GarayNeighborhood
1.7 km
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Ciudadela BolivarianaNeighborhood
1.8 km
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TarquiNeighborhood
1.8 km
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Ciudadela Naval NorteNeighborhood
1.9 km
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Ciudadela FerroviariaNeighborhood
2.1 km
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Ciudadela Bella AuroraNeighborhood
2.1 km
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Ciudadela La FuenteNeighborhood
2.2 km
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Hacienda PraderaCity
2.2 km
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Naval SurNeighborhood
2.3 km
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Ciudadela ModeloNeighborhood
2.3 km

Universities in Guayaquil

Guayaquil is home to 6 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Universidad Casa Grande1999——
Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil1962——
Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo1993——
Universidad de las Artes2013——
Universidad Laica Vicente Rocafuerte1966——
University of Guayaquil1867——
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Explore Ecuador

Users can explore other cities in Ecuador, compare countries, view rankings, or access the full list of cities for more information.

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Largest cities in Ecuador

#1 Quito2,781,641#2 Guayaquil2,723,665#3 Cuenca636,996#4 Santo Domingo de los Colorados458,580#5 Ambato387,309

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Guayaquil?

The population of Guayaquil is 2,723,665.

In which province/state is Guayaquil located?

Guayaquil is located in the province of Guayas.

What are the coordinates of Guayaquil?

The coordinates of Guayaquil are -2.19616° latitude and -79.88621° longitude.

What is the elevation of Guayaquil?

The elevation of Guayaquil is 14 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Guayaquil?

The nearest airport to Guayaquil is José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport.

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