Ecuador, by province
Select a province on the map or in the side index. Drag to tilt, scroll to zoom.
What the atlas holds here
Prisons & jails
26 facilities
Frequently asked
How many places of detention does Ecuador have?
The atlas lists 26 prisons, jails and detention centres in Ecuador, including 24 prisons and 2 women's prisons.
Which police agencies serve Ecuador?
1,035 police units are listed for Ecuador: 1,034 police stations and 1 border police.
Can I look up a prisoner in Ecuador?
Public inmate lists are generally not published in Ecuador. Contact the facility or SNAI, using the address and telephone on each facility page.
Which province has the most facilities?
Pichincha, with 2 prisons and jails and 242 police units.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Not yet. The facility pages show each address and map location; the agency's own website is the authority for current contact details.
Which authority is responsible for prisons in Ecuador?
SNAI is responsible for them. The regions below list every establishment it runs, along with the police units in each area.
Are there women's, youth or remand facilities in Ecuador?
The atlas lists 2 women's prisons here. Each has its own page with the address and, where published, a phone number.
How are the listings for Ecuador organised?
The atlas files Ecuador by province, following official administrative boundaries; 24 provinces currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the province where it is located; Pichincha is the largest by number of entries.
Where can I reach the police in Ecuador?
In an emergency, call the national emergency number. For anything else, the atlas lists 1,035 police units here. Open a province to see the units in each area.