Caracas Population 2026 capital
Caracas has a population of 3,000,000, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Distrito Federal. Roughly 10% of Venezuela's population lives here. Caracas is the capital of Venezuela.
Population (city proper)
3,000,000
Rank in Venezuela
#1
Coordinates
10.49°N, 66.88°W
~887 m elevation · America/Caracas
Cities near Caracas
- Chacao64,609 people · ~3 km away
- Los Dos Caminos58,168 people · ~6 km away
- Baruta244,216 people · ~6 km away
- Petare364,684 people · ~8 km away
- El Hatillo57,591 people · ~9 km away
- San Antonio de Los Altos63,873 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Caracas?
Caracas has a population of 3,000,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Caracas in?
Caracas is located in Distrito Federal, Venezuela.
Is Caracas the capital of Venezuela?
Yes, Caracas is the capital of Venezuela.
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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