San Cristóbal Population 2026
San Cristóbal has a population of 289,852, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Táchira. Roughly 1.0% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
289,852
Rank in Venezuela
#17
Coordinates
7.77°N, 72.24°W
~692 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
661 km
410 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Táchira
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Táriba | 138,402 | #46 |
| Rubio | 93,197 | #70 |
| San Antonio del Táchira | 66,392 | #91 |
| Colón | 62,513 | #96 |
| La Fría | 61,568 | #97 |
| Ureña | 56,509 | #103 |
| San Josecito | 54,669 | #106 |
| Palmira | 48,087 | #117 |
Cities near San Cristóbal
- Táriba138,402 people · ~6 km away
- Palmira48,087 people · ~8 km away
- Capacho Nuevo40,169 people · ~10 km away
- San Josecito54,669 people · ~12 km away
- Santa Ana35,452 people · ~14 km away
- Rubio93,197 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Cristóbal?
San Cristóbal has a population of 289,852 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is San Cristóbal in?
San Cristóbal is located in Táchira, Venezuela.
Is San Cristóbal the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 661 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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