Machiques Population 2026
Machiques has a population of 132,734, making it the #47 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Zulia. Roughly 0.5% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
132,734
Rank in Venezuela
#47
Coordinates
10.06°N, 72.55°W
~99 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
622 km
386 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 |
| San Carlos del Zulia | 126,353 | #51 |
| La Concepción | 120,478 | #55 |
| Los Puertos de Altagracia | 101,527 | #66 |
| Concepción | 92,463 | #71 |
| La Villa del Rosario | 82,766 | #74 |
Cities near Machiques
- La Villa del Rosario82,766 people · ~39 km away
- La Concepción120,478 people · ~100 km away
- Concepción92,463 people · ~102 km away
- Chiquinquirá17,271 people · ~108 km away
- Encontrados26,121 people · ~117 km away
- Maracaibo1,752,602 people · ~122 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Machiques?
Machiques has a population of 132,734 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #47 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Machiques in?
Machiques is located in Zulia, Venezuela.
Is Machiques the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 622 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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