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Manta, Manabí

Ecuador

Provincial capital0.9494° S, 80.7314° W

Manta is a city located in Ecuador, within the province of Manabí. It has a population of 264,281 residents. The city is situated on the western coast of the country, contributing to its significance in the region.

Population264,281
ProvinceManabí
Coordinates0.9494° S, 80.7314° W
CountryEcuador
Rank in Ecuador#10 of 11,458

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Nearest Airports

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Eloy Alfaro International Airport

MECRegional

5.9 km away

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Jipijapa Airport

JIPLocal

9.1 km away

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Reales Tamarindos Airport

PVORegional

30.6 km away

About Manta

Manta is positioned at coordinates -0.94937° latitude and -80.73137° longitude, placing it in the Southern and Western hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 3 meters and operates within the America/Guayaquil timezone. Nearby cities include Portoviejo, Jipijapa, and Montecristi.

Manta ranks as the 10th most populous city in Ecuador out of a total of 127 cities. The city’s population is significant in the context of the country's total urban population of 12,041,900.

Cities in Manabí

Located in the province of Manabí, Manta ranks 2nd among 14 cities in the region. Other notable cities in Manabí include Portoviejo, Chone, Bahía de Caráquez, Jipijapa, and Montecristi.

Portoviejo321,800Chone44,751Bahía de Caráquez37,056Jipijapa35,901Montecristi18,351Calceta17,286Sucre15,286Tosagua14,680Santa Ana de Vuelta Larga12,833Rocafuerte10,274

Nearby Cities

In the vicinity of Manta, there are 20 cities and towns within 25 km.

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TarquiCity
0.2 km
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MirafloresCity
1.7 km
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Ciudadela Santa MarthaCity
1.8 km
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El CercadoCity
2.6 km
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JerusalénCity
3.4 km
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Valle del GavilánCity
3.7 km
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San Juan de MantaCity
6.4 km
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San MateoDistrict capital
8.9 km
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El ArroyoCity
9.2 km
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ColoradoCity
9.4 km
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JaramijóCity
10.4 km
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MontecristiCity · 18,351 inhab.
13.4 km
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Los PozosCity
13.9 km
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Santa MarianitaCity
14.2 km
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Santa MarianitaCity
14.3 km
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PacocheCity
14.7 km
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Bajo GrandeCity
15.7 km
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Bajo de AfueraCity
15.9 km
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SequitaCity
18.5 km
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AromoCity
21.8 km

Universities in Manta

Manta is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí1985——
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Explore Ecuador

Users can explore related content on the site, including other cities in Ecuador, comparisons between countries, city rankings, and a complete list of cities.

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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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Manta?

The population of Manta is 264,281.

In which province/state is Manta located?

Manta is located in the province of Manabí.

What are the coordinates of Manta?

The coordinates of Manta are -0.94937° latitude and -80.73137° longitude.

What is the elevation of Manta?

The elevation of Manta is 3 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Manta?

The nearest airport to Manta is Eloy Alfaro International Airport.

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