Cantaura Population 2026
Cantaura has a population of 68,885, making it the #87 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Anzoátegui. Roughly 0.2% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
68,885
Rank in Venezuela
#87
Coordinates
9.31°N, 64.36°W
~263 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
306 km
190 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Anzoátegui
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 815,141 | #6 |
| Puerto La Cruz | 370,000 | #12 |
| El Tigre | 222,450 | #28 |
| Anaco | 139,397 | #45 |
| San José de Guanipa | 83,092 | #73 |
| Lecherías | 47,778 | #118 |
| Pariaguán | 40,751 | #129 |
| Puerto Píritu | 37,745 | #137 |
Cities near Cantaura
- Anaco139,397 people · ~18 km away
- El Tigre222,450 people · ~48 km away
- San José de Guanipa83,092 people · ~51 km away
- Aragua de Barcelona34,048 people · ~54 km away
- Pariaguán40,751 people · ~64 km away
- Punta de Mata61,080 people · ~93 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cantaura?
Cantaura has a population of 68,885 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #87 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Cantaura in?
Cantaura is located in Anzoátegui, Venezuela.
Is Cantaura the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 306 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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