Lagunillas Population 2026
Lagunillas has a population of 28,176, making it the #166 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Mérida. Roughly 0.1% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 106× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,176
Rank in Venezuela
#166
Coordinates
8.50°N, 71.39°W
~1,056 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
542 km
337 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mérida
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Mérida | 300,000 | #16 |
| El Vigía | 162,289 | #40 |
| Ejido | 120,978 | #54 |
| Tovar | 48,395 | #116 |
| Tucaní | 24,034 | #181 |
| Tabay | 23,539 | #185 |
| Santa Cruz de Mora | 21,209 | #191 |
| Bailadores | 20,113 | #196 |
Cities near Lagunillas
- Ejido120,978 people · ~17 km away
- La Azulita17,111 people · ~24 km away
- Mérida300,000 people · ~26 km away
- Santa Cruz de Mora21,209 people · ~30 km away
- El Vigía162,289 people · ~32 km away
- Tabay23,539 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lagunillas?
Lagunillas has a population of 28,176 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #166 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Lagunillas in?
Lagunillas is located in Mérida, Venezuela.
Is Lagunillas the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 542 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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