Ciudad Guayana Population 2026
Ciudad Guayana has a population of 978,202, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Bolívar. Roughly 3.4% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 3.1× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
978,202
Rank in Venezuela
#5
Coordinates
8.35°N, 62.64°W
~103 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
522 km
324 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bolívar
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Ciudad Bolívar | 412,619 | #9 |
| Upata | 112,617 | #62 |
| Caicara del Orinoco | 67,277 | #90 |
| Ciudad Piar | 51,967 | #112 |
| Tumeremo | 37,614 | #138 |
| Santa Elena de Uairén | 29,795 | #162 |
| Guasipati | 27,988 | #168 |
| La Paragua | 18,591 | #203 |
Cities near Ciudad Guayana
FAQ
What is the population of Ciudad Guayana?
Ciudad Guayana has a population of 978,202 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Ciudad Guayana in?
Ciudad Guayana is located in Bolívar, Venezuela.
Is Ciudad Guayana the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 522 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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