Barrancas Population 2026
Barrancas has a population of 24,354, making it the #179 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Barinas. Roughly 0.1% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 123× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,354
Rank in Venezuela
#179
Coordinates
8.77°N, 70.11°W
~201 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
403 km
250 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Barinas
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Barinas | 397,279 | #11 |
| 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 |
| Obispos | 17,440 | #209 |
Cities near Barrancas
FAQ
What is the population of Barrancas?
Barrancas has a population of 24,354 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #179 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Barrancas in?
Barrancas is located in Barinas, Venezuela.
Is Barrancas the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 403 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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