Urban Areas of Ecuador map & data
Ecuador has 14 urban areas in this layer, spread over 11 regions. The most are in Guayas (3), Manabi (2) and Loja (1). The largest include Quito, Guayaquil and Cuenca.
Urban Areas by region
| Region | Areas | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guayas | 3 | 21% |
| Manabi | 2 | 14% |
| Loja | 1 | 7.1% |
| El Oro | 1 | 7.1% |
| Imbabura | 1 | 7.1% |
| Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas | 1 | 7.1% |
| Pichincha | 1 | 7.1% |
| Azuay | 1 | 7.1% |
| Los Ríos | 1 | 7.1% |
| Tungurahua | 1 | 7.1% |
| Chimborazo | 1 | 7.1% |
Largest urban areas in Ecuador
- QuitoPichincha · 196.6 km²
- GuayaquilGuayas · 171.1 km²
- CuencaAzuay · 39.1 km²
- MantaManabi · 29.9 km²
- AmbatoTungurahua · 27 km²
- LojaLoja · 21 km²
- RiobambaChimborazo · 20.8 km²
- MachalaEl Oro · 17.4 km²
- DuránGuayas · 15.6 km²
- PortoviejoManabi · 15 km²
- Santo Domingo de los ColoradosSanto Domingo de los Tsáchilas · 13.8 km²
- MilagroGuayas · 13.1 km²
- IbarraImbabura · 8.3 km²
- QuevedoLos Ríos · 6.8 km²
What's in this layer
Every urban area in the layer comes with its name, outline (polygon), area in km², the region it belongs to and a source ID. The built-up extent of major cities and metropolitan areas.
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Frequently asked questions
How many urban areas are there in Ecuador?
This layer holds 14 urban areas in Ecuador, the most of them in Guayas. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each urban area?
The name, outline (polygon), area in km², the region it belongs to and a source ID.
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