Daule Population 2026
Daule has a population of 173,684, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Guayas. Roughly 0.9% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
173,684
Rank in Ecuador
#16
Coordinates
1.86°S, 79.98°W
~28 m elevation · America/Guayaquil
Distance to capital (Quito)
243 km
151 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guayas
| City | Population | Rank in Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Guayaquil | 2,723,665 | #2 |
| Eloy Alfaro | 315,724 | #7 |
| Milagro | 133,508 | #17 |
| La Libertad | 75,881 | #20 |
| El Empalme | 48,754 | #21 |
| Balzar | 40,115 | #29 |
| Naranjito | 34,206 | #36 |
| El Triunfo | 32,282 | #39 |
Cities near Daule
- El Triunfo32,282 people · ~8 km away
- Pedro Carbo23,372 people · ~29 km away
- Samborondón24,118 people · ~30 km away
- Eloy Alfaro315,724 people · ~38 km away
- Guayaquil2,723,665 people · ~39 km away
- Yaguachi Nuevo27,947 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Daule?
Daule has a population of 173,684 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Ecuador.
What region is Daule in?
Daule is located in Guayas, Ecuador.
Is Daule the capital of Ecuador?
No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 243 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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