Píritu Population 2026
Píritu has a population of 43,746, making it the #122 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Portuguesa. Roughly 0.2% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 69× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
43,746
Rank in Venezuela
#122
Coordinates
9.37°N, 69.21°W
~156 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
284 km
176 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Portuguesa
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Acarigua | 188,278 | #32 |
| Araure | 181,820 | #34 |
| Guanare | 112,286 | #63 |
| Villa Bruzual | 55,244 | #105 |
| Guanarito | 37,219 | #140 |
| Ospino | 33,547 | #154 |
| Boconoito | 18,086 | #207 |
| San Rafael de Onoto | 17,402 | #210 |
Cities near Píritu
- Villa Bruzual55,244 people · ~11 km away
- Acarigua188,278 people · ~20 km away
- Araure181,820 people · ~24 km away
- Ospino33,547 people · ~28 km away
- San Rafael de Onoto17,402 people · ~43 km away
- Sanare35,850 people · ~64 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Píritu?
Píritu has a population of 43,746 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #122 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Píritu in?
Píritu is located in Portuguesa, Venezuela.
Is Píritu the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 284 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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