La Guardia Population 2026
La Guardia has a population of 34,700, making it the #148 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)
34,700
Rank in Venezuela
#148
Coordinates
11.00°N, 64.02°W
~49 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
318 km
197 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 Asunción | 35,084 | #146 |
| Punta de Piedras | 31,886 | #156 |
| Juan Griego | 28,256 | #165 |
| Santa Ana | 19,215 | #201 |
Cities near La Guardia
- San Juan Bautista90,387 people · ~8 km away
- Juan Griego28,256 people · ~11 km away
- Santa Ana19,215 people · ~13 km away
- Punta de Piedras31,886 people · ~14 km away
- Porlamar216,234 people · ~17 km away
- La Asunción35,084 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Guardia?
La Guardia has a population of 34,700 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #148 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is La Guardia in?
La Guardia is located in Nueva Esparta, Venezuela.
Is La Guardia the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 318 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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