Carora Population 2026
Carora has a population of 121,741, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Lara. Roughly 0.4% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
121,741
Rank in Venezuela
#53
Coordinates
10.17°N, 70.08°W
~420 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
352 km
219 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lara
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Barquisimeto | 1,240,714 | #4 |
| Cabudare | 102,686 | #65 |
| Los Rastrojos | 100,497 | #67 |
| El Tocuyo | 74,829 | #78 |
| Quíbor | 51,377 | #114 |
| Duaca | 39,653 | #133 |
| Sanare | 35,850 | #142 |
Cities near Carora
FAQ
What is the population of Carora?
Carora has a population of 121,741 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Carora in?
Carora is located in Lara, Venezuela.
Is Carora the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 352 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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