El Tigre Population 2026
El Tigre has a population of 222,450, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Anzoátegui. Roughly 0.8% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
222,450
Rank in Venezuela
#28
Coordinates
8.89°N, 64.25°W
~297 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
338 km
210 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Anzoátegui
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 815,141 | #6 |
| Puerto La Cruz | 370,000 | #12 |
| Anaco | 139,397 | #45 |
| San José de Guanipa | 83,092 | #73 |
| Cantaura | 68,885 | #87 |
| Lecherías | 47,778 | #118 |
| Pariaguán | 40,751 | #129 |
| Puerto Píritu | 37,745 | #137 |
Cities near El Tigre
- San José de Guanipa83,092 people · ~10 km away
- Cantaura68,885 people · ~48 km away
- Pariaguán40,751 people · ~51 km away
- Anaco139,397 people · ~64 km away
- Aragua de Barcelona34,048 people · ~89 km away
- Soledad29,763 people · ~111 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Tigre?
El Tigre has a population of 222,450 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is El Tigre in?
El Tigre is located in Anzoátegui, Venezuela.
Is El Tigre the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 338 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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