# Galápagos Province, Ecuador – Cantons, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/galapagos/

Province · Ecuador 

# Galápagos Province

Galápagos Province is a province of Ecuador. It had an estimated **33,042 people** in 2020 on 6,451 km² (about 5.1 per km²). Its main town is Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. It is divided into 3 cantons. 53 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 711 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 33,042people (2020)
- 6,451km²
- 3cantons
- 711mapped services

## How many people live in Galápagos Province?

Galápagos Province had an estimated **33,042 people** in 2020 — 0.2% of Ecuador, the least populous of 24 provinces. There are 949 women for every 1,000 men (below the Ecuador figure of 1,021). Spread over 6,451 km², that is about **5.1 people per km²**, 23rd of 24 provinces.

29.0% of people are children under 15 and 5.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 28 years (it is 27 across Ecuador). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 53 children and older people.

0–4 ****631**

1–5 ****2,610**

5–9 ****3,312**

10–14 ****3,037**

15–19 ****2,694**

20–24 ****2,522**

25–29 ****2,568**

30–34 ****2,669**

35–39 ****2,550**

40–44 ****2,265**

45–49 ****2,027**

50–54 ****1,796**

55–59 ****1,469**

60–64 ****1,077**

65–69 ****739**

70–74 ****476**

75–79 ****298**

80+ ****302**

Source: [UNFPA and INEC - Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos via OCHA HDX, population 2020 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-ecu).

## Where is Galápagos Province?

Galápagos Province lies in [Ecuador](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/). By area it is the 14th largest of 24 provinces in Ecuador. It covers 2.5% of [Ecuador](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/). The centre of Galápagos Province is about 1,317 km in a straight line from Quito, the capital. The centre point is at 0.6285° S, 90.3645° W.

Source: [INEC - Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-ecu).

## Things to see in and around Galápagos Province

OpenStreetMap lists 137 named sights in Galápagos Province: 52 attractions; 26 viewpoints; 17 beachs; 10 museums; 9 volcanos; 7 monuments; 6 caves; 4 memorials; 2 ruins; 2 nature reserves; 1 zoo; 1 gallery.

- CASA DE LOS SUEÑOS · museum
- Centro de Interpretaciones · museum
- Centro de Interpretación Van Straelen · museum
- Charles Darwin Exhibition Hall · museum
- Galapagos Conservation Center · museum
- Galapagos Naval Museum · museum
- La casa de los sueños · museum
- La cueva de GUS · museum
- MAPRAE · museum
- Museo del Mar · museum
- Charles Darwin Research Station · nature reserve
- Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado · nature reserve
- Baquerizo · beach
- El Condenso · beach
- La Loberia · beach
- La Playita · beach
- Las Bachas Beaches · beach
- Playa Veinte Varas · beach
- Playa El Garrapatero · beach
- Playa Manglecito · beach
- Playa Mann · beach
- Playa Mansa · beach
- Playa Ochoa · beach
- Playa Paraiso · beach
- Playa Roja · beach
- Playa de Los Perros · beach
- Playa de Oro · beach
- Playa del Amor · beach
- Tortuga Bay · beach
- Cerro Allieri · viewpoint

…and 107 more.

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Galápagos Province

- Time zoneUTC−6, no daylight saving · Pacific/Galapagos
- CurrencyDollar (USD)
- Country calling code+593
- LanguagesSpanish
- Plug typesType A, B · 120 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Seymour Galapagos Ecological Airport (GPS) · Isla Baltra22 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.2 hours, sunrise around 05:51) and shortest in Jun (about 12.1 hours, sunrise around 05:58, sunset around 18:04).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:05 18:14 12.2 h 

Feb 06:11 18:19 12.1 h 

Mar 06:07 18:14 12.1 h 

Apr 05:58 18:04 12.1 h 

May 05:54 18:00 12.1 h 

Jun 05:58 18:04 12.1 h 

Jul 06:04 18:09 12.1 h 

Aug 06:03 18:09 12.1 h 

Sep 05:53 18:00 12.1 h 

Oct 05:43 17:50 12.1 h 

Nov 05:41 17:50 12.1 h 

Dec 05:51 18:01 12.2 h 

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Cantons of Galápagos Province

Canton Area km² Parishes Services 

[Isabela Canton](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/galapagos/isabela/) 4,712 2 143 

[San Cristóbal Canton](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/galapagos/san-cristobal/) 731 3 215 

[Santa Cruz Canton](https://wherepedia.org/ecuador/galapagos/santa-cruz/) 1,008 3 353 

Source: [INEC - Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-ecu); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Largest towns in Galápagos Province

- Puerto Ayora12,696
- Puerto Baquerizo Moreno7,290
- Puerto Villamil2,200
- Santa María100

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above.

## Landscape and landmarks of Galápagos Province

Named natural and historic features inside Galápagos Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

5 rivers and streams; 1 lake.

- Encañada El Aguacate
- Encañada de Baquerizo
- Encañada de Cerro Mundo
- Encañada de Franco
- Encañada de Plátano
- Laguna Junco

### Coast and islands

36 headlands; 19 beaches; 6 islands; 6 lagoons.

- Baltra Island
- Floreana Island
- Isla Isabela
- Isla Santa Cruz
- Isla Santa María
- Playa Baquerizo
- Playa Brava
- Playa Dorada
- Playa Garrapatero
- Playa La Lobería
- Playa Mann
- Playa Mansa
- Playa Negra
- Playa Tongo Reef
- Playa Tortuga Bay
- Playa de Cabo de Hornos
- Playa de Cerro Brujo
- Playa de Las Bachas
- Playa de Los Alemanes
- Playa de Los Marinos
- Playa de Los Róbalos
- Playa de Ochoa
- Playa del Director
- Playa del Muerto

…and 43 more.

### Hills and mountains

97 hills; 10 mountains.

- Cerro El Suspiro · 836 m
- Cerro Chontillo · 801 m
- Cerro El Precioso · 799 m
- Cerro El Colorado · 747 m
- Cerro El Puntudo · 744 m
- Cerro La Bandera · 738 m
- Loma El Mirador · 729 m
- Cerro Crocker · 722 m
- Cerro San Joaquín · 713 m
- Cerro Santo Tomás · 713 m
- Cerro Picachos · 702 m
- Cerro El Mirador · 700 m
- Cerro Media Luna · 700 m
- Cerro Granillo Rojo · 680 m
- Cerro La Maternidad · 667 m
- Cerro La Mora · 658 m
- Cerro El Camote · 656 m
- Cerro Chontilla · 652 m
- Cerro de Los Patillos · 641 m
- Cerro Santa Rosa · 628 m
- Cerro El Cabuyal · 626 m
- Cerro Salasaca · 624 m
- Cerro Pirámide · 623 m
- Cerro Quishpicacha · 622 m

…and 83 more.

### Forests and nature

2 parks; 1 nature reserve.

- Parque Nacional Galápagos
- Parque Nacional Galápagos Isla Santa María
- Parque San Francisco

### Getting around

3 airports.

- Isabela Island
- San Cristóbal Airport
- Seymour Airport

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Galápagos Province and the best time to visit

In Galápagos Province, the warmest month is Mar (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Sep (22 °C). About 303 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (64 mm) and the driest Sep (7 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to December**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 44 

Feb 27 64 

Mar 27 53 

Apr 27 60 

May 25 17 

Jun 24 10 

Jul 23 9 

Aug 22 9 

Sep 22 7 

Oct 22 8 

Nov 23 9 

Dec 24 12 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Galápagos Province

Places mapped inside Galápagos Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals5
- Banks17
- ATMs7
- Petrol pumps3
- Hotels337
- Shopping malls1
- Schools18
- Colleges and universities5
- Pharmacies28
- Restaurants278
- Police stations8
- Dental clinics4

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is Galápagos Province?In Ecuador
- What is the population of Galápagos Province?33,042 (2020 estimate)
- What is the median age in Galápagos Province?About 28 years (2020 estimate)
- What is the population density of Galápagos Province?About 5.1 people per km²
- What is there to see in Galápagos Province?"Arnaldo Tupiza-Chamaidan" Giant Tortoise Breeding Center, Antonio Gil, Baquerizo, CASA DE LOS SUEÑOS
- What time zone is Galápagos Province in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in Galápagos Province?Dollar (USD)
- What language is spoken in Galápagos Province?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Galápagos Province?Puerto Ayora
- What is the highest point in Galápagos Province?Cerro El Suspiro (836 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Galápagos Province?January to December
- How many hospitals are in Galápagos Province?5 mapped
- How many banks are in Galápagos Province?17 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Galápagos Province?7 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Galápagos Province?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Galápagos Province?EC20 (OCHA common operational dataset)