Acarigua Population 2026
Acarigua has a population of 188,278, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Portuguesa. Roughly 0.7% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
188,278
Rank in Venezuela
#32
Coordinates
9.55°N, 69.20°W
~189 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
274 km
170 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Portuguesa
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Araure | 181,820 | #34 |
| Guanare | 112,286 | #63 |
| Villa Bruzual | 55,244 | #105 |
| Píritu | 43,746 | #122 |
| Guanarito | 37,219 | #140 |
| Ospino | 33,547 | #154 |
| Boconoito | 18,086 | #207 |
| San Rafael de Onoto | 17,402 | #210 |
Cities near Acarigua
- Araure181,820 people · ~6 km away
- Píritu43,746 people · ~20 km away
- Villa Bruzual55,244 people · ~26 km away
- San Rafael de Onoto17,402 people · ~28 km away
- Ospino33,547 people · ~40 km away
- Los Rastrojos100,497 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Acarigua?
Acarigua has a population of 188,278 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Acarigua in?
Acarigua is located in Portuguesa, Venezuela.
Is Acarigua the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 274 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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