Playas Population 2026
Playas has a population of 30,564, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Guayas. Roughly 0.2% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 91× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,564
Rank in Ecuador
#42
Coordinates
2.63°S, 80.39°W
~10 m elevation · America/Guayaquil
Distance to capital (Quito)
338 km
210 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guayas
| City | Population | Rank in Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Guayaquil | 2,723,665 | #2 |
| Eloy Alfaro | 315,724 | #7 |
| Daule | 173,684 | #16 |
| Milagro | 133,508 | #17 |
| La Libertad | 75,881 | #20 |
| El Empalme | 48,754 | #21 |
| Balzar | 40,115 | #29 |
| Naranjito | 34,206 | #36 |
Cities near Playas
- Posorja30,886 people · ~18 km away
- Santa Elena42,214 people · ~69 km away
- La Libertad75,881 people · ~73 km away
- Guayaquil2,723,665 people · ~74 km away
- Salinas43,862 people · ~78 km away
- Eloy Alfaro315,724 people · ~80 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Playas?
Playas has a population of 30,564 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Ecuador.
What region is Playas in?
Playas is located in Guayas, Ecuador.
Is Playas the capital of Ecuador?
No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 338 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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