Carúpano Population 2026

Carúpano has a population of 167,187, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Sucre. Roughly 0.6% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

167,187

Rank in Venezuela

#38

Coordinates

10.67°N, 63.25°W

~15 m elevation · America/Caracas

Distance to capital (Caracas)

397 km

247 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sucre

City	Population	Rank in Venezuela
Cumaná	405,626	#10
Cariaco	41,589	#127
Güiria	40,000	#132
Cumanacoa	25,858	#172
Araya	23,693	#183
Casanay	20,609	#193

Cities near Carúpano

Casanay20,609 people · ~25 km away
Cariaco41,589 people · ~38 km away
Caripito43,448 people · ~64 km away
Pampatar64,983 people · ~70 km away
Porlamar216,234 people · ~75 km away
La Asunción35,084 people · ~78 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Carúpano?

Carúpano has a population of 167,187 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Venezuela.

What region is Carúpano in?

Carúpano is located in Sucre, Venezuela.

Is Carúpano the capital of Venezuela?

No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 397 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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