Cumaná Population 2026
Cumaná has a population of 405,626, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Sucre. Roughly 1.4% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 7.4× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
405,626
Rank in Venezuela
#10
Coordinates
10.46°N, 64.18°W
~19 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
295 km
183 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sucre
Cities near Cumaná
- Araya23,693 people · ~15 km away
- Cumanacoa25,858 people · ~37 km away
- Punta de Piedras31,886 people · ~49 km away
- Puerto La Cruz370,000 people · ~57 km away
- La Guardia34,700 people · ~62 km away
- Lecherías47,778 people · ~64 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cumaná?
Cumaná has a population of 405,626 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Cumaná in?
Cumaná is located in Sucre, Venezuela.
Is Cumaná the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 295 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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