Anaco Population 2026
Anaco has a population of 139,397, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Anzoátegui. Roughly 0.5% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
139,397
Rank in Venezuela
#45
Coordinates
9.43°N, 64.46°W
~225 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
289 km
179 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Anzoátegui
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 815,141 | #6 |
| Puerto La Cruz | 370,000 | #12 |
| El Tigre | 222,450 | #28 |
| San José de Guanipa | 83,092 | #73 |
| Cantaura | 68,885 | #87 |
| Lecherías | 47,778 | #118 |
| Pariaguán | 40,751 | #129 |
| Puerto Píritu | 37,745 | #137 |
Cities near Anaco
- Cantaura68,885 people · ~18 km away
- Aragua de Barcelona34,048 people · ~40 km away
- El Tigre222,450 people · ~64 km away
- San José de Guanipa83,092 people · ~69 km away
- Pariaguán40,751 people · ~71 km away
- Barcelona815,141 people · ~83 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Anaco?
Anaco has a population of 139,397 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Anaco in?
Anaco is located in Anzoátegui, Venezuela.
Is Anaco the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 289 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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