Barquisimeto Population 2026
Barquisimeto has a population of 1,240,714, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Lara. Roughly 4.3% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 2.4× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,240,714
Rank in Venezuela
#4
Coordinates
10.06°N, 69.36°W
~606 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
275 km
171 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lara
Cities near Barquisimeto
- Cabudare102,686 people · ~11 km away
- Los Rastrojos100,497 people · ~13 km away
- Yaritagua113,343 people · ~26 km away
- Duaca39,653 people · ~33 km away
- Quíbor51,377 people · ~33 km away
- Sabana de Parra24,262 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Barquisimeto?
Barquisimeto has a population of 1,240,714 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Barquisimeto in?
Barquisimeto is located in Lara, Venezuela.
Is Barquisimeto the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 275 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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