Puerto La Cruz Population 2026
Puerto La Cruz has a population of 370,000, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Anzoátegui. Roughly 1.3% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 8.1× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
370,000
Rank in Venezuela
#12
Coordinates
10.21°N, 64.63°W
~13 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
248 km
154 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Anzoátegui
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 815,141 | #6 |
| El Tigre | 222,450 | #28 |
| Anaco | 139,397 | #45 |
| San José de Guanipa | 83,092 | #73 |
| Cantaura | 68,885 | #87 |
| Lecherías | 47,778 | #118 |
| Pariaguán | 40,751 | #129 |
| Puerto Píritu | 37,745 | #137 |
Cities near Puerto La Cruz
FAQ
What is the population of Puerto La Cruz?
Puerto La Cruz has a population of 370,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Puerto La Cruz in?
Puerto La Cruz is located in Anzoátegui, Venezuela.
Is Puerto La Cruz the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 248 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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