Lagunillas Population 2026
Lagunillas has a population of 44,257, making it the #121 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Zulia. Roughly 0.2% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 68× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
44,257
Rank in Venezuela
#121
Coordinates
10.13°N, 71.26°W
~-4 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
481 km
299 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 Lagunillas
- Ciudad Ojeda240,283 people · ~10 km away
- Tía Juana23,714 people · ~18 km away
- Cabimas351,736 people · ~37 km away
- San Timoteo81,017 people · ~43 km away
- Mene Grande60,580 people · ~48 km away
- Santa Rita31,810 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lagunillas?
Lagunillas has a population of 44,257 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #121 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Lagunillas in?
Lagunillas is located in Zulia, Venezuela.
Is Lagunillas the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 481 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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