Araya Population 2026
Araya has a population of 23,693, making it the #183 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Sucre. Roughly 0.1% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 127× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,693
Rank in Venezuela
#183
Coordinates
10.58°N, 64.26°W
~18 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
287 km
178 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sucre
Cities near Araya
- Cumaná405,626 people · ~15 km away
- Punta de Piedras31,886 people · ~40 km away
- Cumanacoa25,858 people · ~52 km away
- La Guardia34,700 people · ~53 km away
- Puerto La Cruz370,000 people · ~58 km away
- San Juan Bautista90,387 people · ~59 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Araya?
Araya has a population of 23,693 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #183 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Araya in?
Araya is located in Sucre, Venezuela.
Is Araya the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 287 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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