Lecherías Population 2026
Lecherías has a population of 47,778, making it the #118 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Anzoátegui. Roughly 0.2% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 63× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,778
Rank in Venezuela
#118
Coordinates
10.19°N, 64.69°W
~7 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
242 km
150 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Anzoátegui
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 815,141 | #6 |
| Puerto La Cruz | 370,000 | #12 |
| El Tigre | 222,450 | #28 |
| Anaco | 139,397 | #45 |
| San José de Guanipa | 83,092 | #73 |
| Cantaura | 68,885 | #87 |
| Pariaguán | 40,751 | #129 |
| Puerto Píritu | 37,745 | #137 |
Cities near Lecherías
- Barcelona815,141 people · ~6 km away
- Puerto La Cruz370,000 people · ~7 km away
- Puerto Píritu37,745 people · ~41 km away
- Clarines21,582 people · ~59 km away
- Cumaná405,626 people · ~64 km away
- Araya23,693 people · ~64 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lecherías?
Lecherías has a population of 47,778 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #118 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Lecherías in?
Lecherías is located in Anzoátegui, Venezuela.
Is Lecherías the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 242 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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