Ejido Population 2026
Ejido has a population of 120,978, making it the #54 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Mérida. Roughly 0.4% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
120,978
Rank in Venezuela
#54
Coordinates
8.55°N, 71.24°W
~1,143 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
525 km
326 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mérida
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Mérida | 300,000 | #16 |
| El Vigía | 162,289 | #40 |
| Tovar | 48,395 | #116 |
| Lagunillas | 28,176 | #166 |
| Tucaní | 24,034 | #181 |
| Tabay | 23,539 | #185 |
| Santa Cruz de Mora | 21,209 | #191 |
| Bailadores | 20,113 | #196 |
Cities near Ejido
- Mérida300,000 people · ~9 km away
- Lagunillas28,176 people · ~17 km away
- Tabay23,539 people · ~20 km away
- La Azulita17,111 people · ~29 km away
- El Vigía162,289 people · ~46 km away
- Santa Cruz de Mora21,209 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ejido?
Ejido has a population of 120,978 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #54 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Ejido in?
Ejido is located in Mérida, Venezuela.
Is Ejido the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 525 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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