San Mateo Population 2026
San Mateo has a population of 50,401, making it the #115 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Aragua. Roughly 0.2% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 60× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,401
Rank in Venezuela
#115
Coordinates
10.21°N, 67.42°W
~497 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
67 km
42 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Aragua
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Maracay | 464,700 | #8 |
| Turmero | 344,700 | #15 |
| El Limón | 148,247 | #43 |
| Palo Negro | 128,875 | #49 |
| La Victoria | 126,721 | #50 |
| Cagua | 119,033 | #57 |
| Villa de Cura | 99,669 | #69 |
| Las Tejerías | 43,445 | #124 |
Cities near San Mateo
- Cagua119,033 people · ~5 km away
- Turmero344,700 people · ~6 km away
- La Victoria126,721 people · ~10 km away
- Palo Negro128,875 people · ~14 km away
- Maracay464,700 people · ~19 km away
- Villa de Cura99,669 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Mateo?
San Mateo has a population of 50,401 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #115 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is San Mateo in?
San Mateo is located in Aragua, Venezuela.
Is San Mateo the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 67 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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