Araure Population 2026
Araure has a population of 181,820, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Portuguesa. Roughly 0.6% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
181,820
Rank in Venezuela
#34
Coordinates
9.58°N, 69.24°W
~240 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
277 km
172 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Portuguesa
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Acarigua | 188,278 | #32 |
| 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 Araure
- Acarigua188,278 people · ~6 km away
- Píritu43,746 people · ~24 km away
- Villa Bruzual55,244 people · ~31 km away
- San Rafael de Onoto17,402 people · ~31 km away
- Ospino33,547 people · ~40 km away
- Sanare35,850 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Araure?
Araure has a population of 181,820 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Araure in?
Araure is located in Portuguesa, Venezuela.
Is Araure the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 277 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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