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Guayaquil, Ecuador

Major city · Population 2.7M

Guayaquil is the 2nd largest city in Ecuador with a population of approximately 2,723,665 people as of 2026. This makes it the 136th largest city in the world, accounting for 15.02% of Ecuador's total population of 18.1M. Guayaquil is classified as a major city and operates in the America/Guayaquil timezone. The average annual temperature is 26.1°C with 620 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 10 meters above sea level.

Population

2,723,665

Global Rank

#136

Country Rank

#2

% of Ecuador

15.02%

Avg Temperature

26.1°C

Annual Rainfall

620 mm

Elevation

10 m

Timezone

America/Guayaquil

Guayaquil on the Map

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Climate in Guayaquil

Guayaquil's warmest month is Apr and the coldest is Sep. The wettest month is Feb with 309 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

27.4°C
Jan
26.8°C
Feb
27.3°C
Mar
28.1°C
Apr
27.1°C
May
25.7°C
Jun
25.2°C
Jul
24.5°C
Aug
24.4°C
Sep
25.2°C
Oct
25°C
Nov
27°C
Dec
24.4°C28.1°C

Monthly Rainfall

90 mm
Jan
309 mm
Feb
88 mm
Mar
43 mm
Apr
16 mm
May
7 mm
Jun
5 mm
Jul
2 mm
Aug
0 mm
Sep
1 mm
Oct
0 mm
Nov
59 mm
Dec

Ecuador at a Glance

Country Population

18,135,478

Capital

Quito

Region

South America

Major Cities

17

GDP per Capita

$6,875

Life Expectancy

77.4 years

Urban Population

63.2%

Growth Rate

0.01%

Other Major Cities in Ecuador

Quito
2.8M
Cuenca
637K
Santo Domingo de los Colorados
459K
Ambato
387K
Portoviejo
322K
Eloy Alfaro
316K
Machala
289K
Loja
274K
Manta
264K
Riobamba
264K

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Guayaquil with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Guayaquil by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Eloy Alfaro315,7246 km
Milagro133,50833 km
Daule173,68439 km
Machala289,141118 km
Cuenca636,996126 km
Quevedo213,842138 km
Portoviejo321,800141 km
Riobamba264,048149 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Guayaquil?

The population of Guayaquil, Ecuador is approximately 2,723,665 people, making it the 136th largest city in the world and the 2nd largest in Ecuador.

Is Guayaquil the capital of Ecuador?

No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito. Guayaquil is the 2nd largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Guayaquil?

Guayaquil has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C and receives 620 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Apr and the coldest is Sep.

What timezone is Guayaquil in?

Guayaquil is in the America/Guayaquil timezone.