Barinas Population 2026
Barinas has a population of 397,279, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Barinas. Roughly 1.4% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 7.6× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
397,279
Rank in Venezuela
#11
Coordinates
8.62°N, 70.23°W
~221 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
422 km
262 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Barinas
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Alto Barinas | 284,289 | #18 |
| Socopó | 72,352 | #80 |
| Ciudad Bolivia | 52,476 | #111 |
| Barinitas | 51,556 | #113 |
| Santa Bárbara | 45,808 | #119 |
| Sabaneta | 39,493 | #134 |
| Barrancas | 24,354 | #179 |
| Obispos | 17,440 | #209 |
Cities near Barinas
FAQ
What is the population of Barinas?
Barinas has a population of 397,279 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Barinas in?
Barinas is located in Barinas, Venezuela.
Is Barinas the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 422 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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