Lander Population 2026
Lander has a population of 176,346, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Miranda. Roughly 0.6% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
176,346
Rank in Venezuela
#35
Coordinates
10.18°N, 66.70°W
~288 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
39 km
24 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Miranda
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Petare | 364,684 | #13 |
| Santa Teresa del Tuy | 278,890 | #19 |
| Los Teques | 252,242 | #20 |
| Guarenas | 248,588 | #21 |
| Baruta | 244,216 | #24 |
| Guatire | 227,666 | #27 |
| Cúa | 182,558 | #33 |
| Ocumare del Tuy | 166,072 | #39 |
Cities near Lander
- Santa Teresa del Tuy278,890 people · ~7 km away
- Ocumare del Tuy166,072 people · ~11 km away
- Charallave129,182 people · ~18 km away
- Cúa182,558 people · ~20 km away
- El Hatillo57,591 people · ~30 km away
- Guarenas248,588 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lander?
Lander has a population of 176,346 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Lander in?
Lander is located in Miranda, Venezuela.
Is Lander the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 39 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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