Santa Bárbara Population 2026
Santa Bárbara has a population of 45,808, making it the #119 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Barinas. Roughly 0.2% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 65× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,808
Rank in Venezuela
#119
Coordinates
7.81°N, 71.18°W
~187 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
558 km
347 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Barinas
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Barinas | 397,279 | #11 |
| Alto Barinas | 284,289 | #18 |
| Socopó | 72,352 | #80 |
| Ciudad Bolivia | 52,476 | #111 |
| Barinitas | 51,556 | #113 |
| Sabaneta | 39,493 | #134 |
| Barrancas | 24,354 | #179 |
| Obispos | 17,440 | #209 |
Cities near Santa Bárbara
- Socopó72,352 people · ~61 km away
- Guasdualito64,608 people · ~80 km away
- Lagunillas28,176 people · ~80 km away
- Ejido120,978 people · ~82 km away
- Santa Cruz de Mora21,209 people · ~83 km away
- Mérida300,000 people · ~85 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Bárbara?
Santa Bárbara has a population of 45,808 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #119 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Santa Bárbara in?
Santa Bárbara is located in Barinas, Venezuela.
Is Santa Bárbara the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 558 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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