Cariaco Population 2026

Cariaco has a population of 41,589, making it the #127 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Sucre. Roughly 0.1% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 72× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.

Location of Cariaco (capital Caracas shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

41,589

Rank in Venezuela

#127

Coordinates

10.50°N, 63.55°W

~16 m elevation · America/Caracas

Distance to capital (Caracas)

364 km

226 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sucre

City	Population	Rank in Venezuela
Cumaná	405,626	#10
Carúpano	167,187	#38
Güiria	40,000	#132
Cumanacoa	25,858	#172
Araya	23,693	#183
Casanay	20,609	#193

Cities near Cariaco

Casanay20,609 people · ~15 km away
Carúpano167,187 people · ~38 km away
Cumanacoa25,858 people · ~49 km away
Porlamar216,234 people · ~62 km away
Pampatar64,983 people · ~62 km away
Caripito43,448 people · ~66 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Cariaco?

Cariaco has a population of 41,589 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #127 biggest city in Venezuela.

What region is Cariaco in?

Cariaco is located in Sucre, Venezuela.

Is Cariaco the capital of Venezuela?

No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 364 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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