San Fernando de Apure Population 2026
San Fernando de Apure has a population of 229,197, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Apure. Roughly 0.8% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
229,197
Rank in Venezuela
#26
Coordinates
7.89°N, 67.47°W
~28 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
296 km
184 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Apure
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Biruaca | 76,553 | #77 |
| Guasdualito | 64,608 | #94 |
| Achaguas | 45,311 | #120 |
| Elorza | 27,795 | #169 |
Cities near San Fernando de Apure
- Biruaca76,553 people · ~7 km away
- Camaguán20,791 people · ~28 km away
- Achaguas45,311 people · ~84 km away
- Calabozo168,605 people · ~115 km away
- Caicara del Orinoco67,277 people · ~146 km away
- El Sombrero31,788 people · ~173 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Fernando de Apure?
San Fernando de Apure has a population of 229,197 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is San Fernando de Apure in?
San Fernando de Apure is located in Apure, Venezuela.
Is San Fernando de Apure the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 296 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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