Río Chico Population 2026
Río Chico has a population of 22,830, making it the #187 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Miranda. Roughly 0.1% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 131× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,830
Rank in Venezuela
#187
Coordinates
10.32°N, 65.98°W
~8 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
100 km
62 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Miranda
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Petare | 364,684 | #13 |
| 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 |
Cities near Río Chico
- San José de Barlovento22,352 people · ~2 km away
- Mamporal30,918 people · ~18 km away
- Higuerote41,364 people · ~23 km away
- Caucagua31,788 people · ~44 km away
- Guatire227,666 people · ~64 km away
- Altagracia de Orituco68,207 people · ~68 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Río Chico?
Río Chico has a population of 22,830 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #187 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Río Chico in?
Río Chico is located in Miranda, Venezuela.
Is Río Chico the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 100 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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