Motatán Population 2026
Motatán has a population of 25,437, making it the #173 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Trujillo. Roughly 0.1% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 118× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,437
Rank in Venezuela
#173
Coordinates
9.39°N, 70.59°W
~321 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
424 km
263 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Trujillo
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Valera | 244,708 | #23 |
| Trujillo | 71,362 | #81 |
| Boconó | 68,990 | #86 |
| Pampán | 59,657 | #100 |
| Pampanito | 35,847 | #143 |
| Sabana de Mendoza | 34,869 | #147 |
| El Dividive | 19,243 | #200 |
| Escuque | 18,128 | #206 |
Cities near Motatán
FAQ
What is the population of Motatán?
Motatán has a population of 25,437 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #173 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Motatán in?
Motatán is located in Trujillo, Venezuela.
Is Motatán the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 424 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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