El Dorado Population 2026
El Dorado has a population of 16,100, making it the #213 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Bolívar. Roughly 0.1% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 186× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,100
Rank in Venezuela
#213
Coordinates
6.72°N, 61.64°W
~95 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
713 km
443 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bolívar
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Ciudad Guayana | 978,202 | #5 |
| 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 |
Cities near El Dorado
- Tumeremo37,614 people · ~66 km away
- Guasipati27,988 people · ~89 km away
- Upata112,617 people · ~168 km away
- La Paragua18,591 people · ~188 km away
- Ciudad Piar51,967 people · ~203 km away
- Ciudad Guayana978,202 people · ~213 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Dorado?
El Dorado has a population of 16,100 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #213 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is El Dorado in?
El Dorado is located in Bolívar, Venezuela.
Is El Dorado the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 713 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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