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Machala, El Oro

Ecuador

Regional capital3.2589° S, 79.9588° W

Machala is a city located in Ecuador, within the province of El Oro. It has a population of 289,141 residents, making it a significant urban center in the region.

Population289,141
ProvinceEl Oro
Coordinates3.2589° S, 79.9588° W
CountryEcuador
Rank in Ecuador#8 of 11,458

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Nearest Airports

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Barbones - Samuel Quimi Airport

EC-0043Local

12.7 km away

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Solbananas Airport

SE58Local

13.9 km away

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Celia María Airport

SE22Local

17.6 km away

About Machala

Geographically, Machala is situated at coordinates -3.25886° latitude and -79.95876° longitude. It lies in the Southern and Western hemispheres, at an elevation of 16 meters above sea level. The city operates in the America/Guayaquil timezone and is surrounded by nearby cities such as Pasaje, Santa Rosa, and Huaquillas.

In terms of population, Machala ranks #8 among 127 cities in Ecuador. The total urban population of the country is 12,041,900, highlighting Machala's significance within the national context.

Cities in El Oro

Machala is the largest city in the province of El Oro, which consists of 12 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Pasaje, Santa Rosa, Huaquillas, Guabo, and Arenillas.

Pasaje44,860Santa Rosa41,816Huaquillas39,757Guabo26,635Arenillas26,000Piñas16,981Zaruma12,505Portovelo9,708Puerto Bolívar8,300Balsas7,875

Nearby Cities

Within 25 km of Machala, 20 populated places have been registered.

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Puerto PitoCity
1.2 km
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La SecaCity
1.3 km
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Flor de OroCity
1.3 km
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La ProvidenciaCity
2.9 km
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Rosa MatildeCity
3.9 km
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Hacienda AlvarezCity
3.9 km
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Puerto BolívarCity · 8,300 inhab.
4.4 km
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Rosa DeliaCity
5.4 km
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El CambioCity
7.2 km
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Villa CarmelaCity
8 km
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La Unión ColombianaCity
9 km
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El Camao CañasCity
9.4 km
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JambelíCity
10.1 km
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San LuisCity
10.4 km
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Bella JuanitaCity
10.5 km
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Nueva EsperanzaCity
10.9 km
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CorralitoCity
11.1 km
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El MuertoCity
11.2 km
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CañasCity
11.7 km
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Hacienda VegaCity
11.8 km

Universities in Machala

Machala is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Universidad Metropolitana———
Universidad Técnica de Machala1969——
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Explore Ecuador

Users can explore other cities in Ecuador, compare countries, view rankings, or access the complete list of cities for further information.

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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 Machala?

The population of Machala is 289,141.

In which province/state is Machala located?

Machala is located in the province of El Oro.

What are the coordinates of Machala?

The coordinates of Machala are -3.25886° latitude and -79.95876° longitude.

What is the elevation of Machala?

The elevation of Machala is 16 meters.

What is the population ranking of Machala in Ecuador?

Machala ranks #8 in population among cities in Ecuador.

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