Ecuador
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.
Barbones - Samuel Quimi Airport
12.7 km away
Solbananas Airport
13.9 km away
Celia María Airport
17.6 km away
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.
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.
Within 25 km of Machala, 20 populated places have been registered.
Machala is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.
| University | QS |
|---|---|
| Universidad Metropolitana | — |
| Universidad Técnica de Machala | — |
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The population of Machala is 289,141.
Machala is located in the province of El Oro.
The coordinates of Machala are -3.25886° latitude and -79.95876° longitude.
The elevation of Machala is 16 meters.
Machala ranks #8 in population among cities in Ecuador.
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