Barcelona Population 2026
Barcelona has a population of 815,141, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Anzoátegui. Roughly 2.8% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 3.7× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
815,141
Rank in Venezuela
#6
Coordinates
10.14°N, 64.69°W
~3 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
243 km
151 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Anzoátegui
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto La Cruz | 370,000 | #12 |
| El Tigre | 222,450 | #28 |
| Anaco | 139,397 | #45 |
| 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 Barcelona
- Lecherías47,778 people · ~6 km away
- Puerto La Cruz370,000 people · ~10 km away
- Puerto Píritu37,745 people · ~39 km away
- Clarines21,582 people · ~57 km away
- Cumaná405,626 people · ~66 km away
- Araya23,693 people · ~68 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Barcelona?
Barcelona has a population of 815,141 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Barcelona in?
Barcelona is located in Anzoátegui, Venezuela.
Is Barcelona the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 243 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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