Maracaibo Population 2026
Maracaibo has a population of 1,752,602, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Zulia. Roughly 6.1% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 1.7× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,752,602
Rank in Venezuela
#2
Coordinates
10.64°N, 71.61°W
~-9,999 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
518 km
322 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zulia
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| La Villa del Rosario | 82,766 | #74 |
Cities near Maracaibo
- Los Puertos de Altagracia101,527 people · ~13 km away
- Santa Rita31,810 people · ~16 km away
- Santa Cruz de Mara69,781 people · ~19 km away
- Chiquinquirá17,271 people · ~22 km away
- La Concepción120,478 people · ~25 km away
- Concepción92,463 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Maracaibo?
Maracaibo has a population of 1,752,602 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Maracaibo in?
Maracaibo is located in Zulia, Venezuela.
Is Maracaibo the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 518 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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