La Asunción Population 2026
La Asunción has a population of 35,084, making it the #146 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Nueva Esparta. Roughly 0.1% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 86× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,084
Rank in Venezuela
#146
Coordinates
11.03°N, 63.86°W
~42 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
335 km
208 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nueva Esparta
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Porlamar | 216,234 | #29 |
| San Juan Bautista | 90,387 | #72 |
| Pampatar | 64,983 | #92 |
| La Guardia | 34,700 | #148 |
| Punta de Piedras | 31,886 | #156 |
| Juan Griego | 28,256 | #165 |
| Santa Ana | 19,215 | #201 |
Cities near La Asunción
- Santa Ana19,215 people · ~8 km away
- Pampatar64,983 people · ~8 km away
- Porlamar216,234 people · ~8 km away
- San Juan Bautista90,387 people · ~9 km away
- Juan Griego28,256 people · ~12 km away
- La Guardia34,700 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Asunción?
La Asunción has a population of 35,084 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #146 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is La Asunción in?
La Asunción is located in Nueva Esparta, Venezuela.
Is La Asunción the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 335 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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