Cabimas Population 2026
Cabimas has a population of 351,736, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Zulia. Roughly 1.2% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 8.5× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
351,736
Rank in Venezuela
#14
Coordinates
10.40°N, 71.45°W
~5 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
500 km
311 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zulia
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Maracaibo | 1,752,602 | #2 |
| Ciudad Ojeda | 240,283 | #25 |
| Machiques | 132,734 | #47 |
| San Carlos del Zulia | 126,353 | #51 |
| La Concepción | 120,478 | #55 |
| Los Puertos de Altagracia | 101,527 | #66 |
| Concepción | 92,463 | #71 |
| La Villa del Rosario | 82,766 | #74 |
Cities near Cabimas
- Santa Rita31,810 people · ~17 km away
- Tía Juana23,714 people · ~18 km away
- Chiquinquirá17,271 people · ~22 km away
- Concepción92,463 people · ~26 km away
- Ciudad Ojeda240,283 people · ~27 km away
- Maracaibo1,752,602 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cabimas?
Cabimas has a population of 351,736 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Cabimas in?
Cabimas is located in Zulia, Venezuela.
Is Cabimas the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 500 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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