Porlamar Population 2026
Porlamar has a population of 216,234, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Nueva Esparta. Roughly 0.8% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
216,234
Rank in Venezuela
#29
Coordinates
10.96°N, 63.87°W
~22 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
333 km
207 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nueva Esparta
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan Bautista | 90,387 | #72 |
| Pampatar | 64,983 | #92 |
| La Asunción | 35,084 | #146 |
| La Guardia | 34,700 | #148 |
| Punta de Piedras | 31,886 | #156 |
| Juan Griego | 28,256 | #165 |
| Santa Ana | 19,215 | #201 |
Cities near Porlamar
- La Asunción35,084 people · ~8 km away
- Pampatar64,983 people · ~10 km away
- San Juan Bautista90,387 people · ~10 km away
- Santa Ana19,215 people · ~14 km away
- La Guardia34,700 people · ~17 km away
- Juan Griego28,256 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Porlamar?
Porlamar has a population of 216,234 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Porlamar in?
Porlamar is located in Nueva Esparta, Venezuela.
Is Porlamar the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 333 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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