Santa Rita Population 2026
Santa Rita has a population of 31,810, making it the #157 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Zulia. Roughly 0.1% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 94× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,810
Rank in Venezuela
#157
Coordinates
10.54°N, 71.51°W
~9 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
506 km
314 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zulia
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Maracaibo | 1,752,602 | #2 |
| Cabimas | 351,736 | #14 |
| Ciudad Ojeda | 240,283 | #25 |
| Machiques | 132,734 | #47 |
| San Carlos del Zulia | 126,353 | #51 |
| La Concepción | 120,478 | #55 |
| Los Puertos de Altagracia | 101,527 | #66 |
| Concepción | 92,463 | #71 |
Cities near Santa Rita
- Maracaibo1,752,602 people · ~16 km away
- Cabimas351,736 people · ~17 km away
- Chiquinquirá17,271 people · ~18 km away
- Los Puertos de Altagracia101,527 people · ~20 km away
- Concepción92,463 people · ~24 km away
- Santa Cruz de Mara69,781 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Rita?
Santa Rita has a population of 31,810 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #157 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Santa Rita in?
Santa Rita is located in Zulia, Venezuela.
Is Santa Rita the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 506 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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