El Vigía Population 2026
El Vigía has a population of 162,289, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Mérida. Roughly 0.6% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
162,289
Rank in Venezuela
#40
Coordinates
8.61°N, 71.66°W
~106 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
564 km
350 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mérida
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Mérida | 300,000 | #16 |
| Ejido | 120,978 | #54 |
| 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 El Vigía
- Santa Cruz de Mora21,209 people · ~24 km away
- La Azulita17,111 people · ~26 km away
- Lagunillas28,176 people · ~32 km away
- Tovar48,395 people · ~33 km away
- Pueblo Nuevo El Chivo41,740 people · ~39 km away
- Bailadores20,113 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Vigía?
El Vigía has a population of 162,289 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is El Vigía in?
El Vigía is located in Mérida, Venezuela.
Is El Vigía the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 564 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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