Petare Population 2026
Petare has a population of 364,684, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Miranda. Roughly 1.3% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 8.2× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
364,684
Rank in Venezuela
#13
Coordinates
10.48°N, 66.81°W
~846 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
8 km
5 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Miranda
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Lander | 176,346 | #35 |
| Ocumare del Tuy | 166,072 | #39 |
Cities near Petare
- Los Dos Caminos58,168 people · ~3 km away
- Chacao64,609 people · ~5 km away
- El Hatillo57,591 people · ~6 km away
- Caucagüito52,556 people · ~8 km away
- Caracas3,000,000 people · ~8 km away
- Baruta244,216 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Petare?
Petare has a population of 364,684 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Petare in?
Petare is located in Miranda, Venezuela.
Is Petare the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 8 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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