Encontrados Population 2026
Encontrados has a population of 26,121, making it the #171 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Zulia. Roughly 0.1% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 115× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,121
Rank in Venezuela
#171
Coordinates
9.06°N, 72.23°W
~6 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
608 km
378 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zulia
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Maracaibo | 1,752,602 | #2 |
| Cabimas | 351,736 | #14 |
| Ciudad Ojeda | 240,283 | #25 |
| Machiques | 132,734 | #47 |
| San Carlos del Zulia | 126,353 | #51 |
| La Concepción | 120,478 | #55 |
| Los Puertos de Altagracia | 101,527 | #66 |
| Concepción | 92,463 | #71 |
Cities near Encontrados
- San Carlos del Zulia126,353 people · ~34 km away
- Casigua El Cubo24,592 people · ~47 km away
- Pueblo Nuevo El Chivo41,740 people · ~70 km away
- El Vigía162,289 people · ~81 km away
- Coloncito25,352 people · ~83 km away
- La Fría61,568 people · ~94 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Encontrados?
Encontrados has a population of 26,121 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #171 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Encontrados in?
Encontrados is located in Zulia, Venezuela.
Is Encontrados the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 608 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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