El Tocuyo Population 2026
El Tocuyo has a population of 74,829, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Lara. Roughly 0.3% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
74,829
Rank in Venezuela
#78
Coordinates
9.79°N, 69.79°W
~616 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
328 km
204 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lara
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Barquisimeto | 1,240,714 | #4 |
| Carora | 121,741 | #53 |
| Cabudare | 102,686 | #65 |
| Los Rastrojos | 100,497 | #67 |
| Quíbor | 51,377 | #114 |
| Duaca | 39,653 | #133 |
| Sanare | 35,850 | #142 |
Cities near El Tocuyo
FAQ
What is the population of El Tocuyo?
El Tocuyo has a population of 74,829 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is El Tocuyo in?
El Tocuyo is located in Lara, Venezuela.
Is El Tocuyo the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 328 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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