Socopó Population 2026
Socopó has a population of 72,352, making it the #80 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Barinas. Roughly 0.3% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
72,352
Rank in Venezuela
#80
Coordinates
8.23°N, 70.82°W
~240 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
500 km
311 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Barinas
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Barinas | 397,279 | #11 |
| Alto Barinas | 284,289 | #18 |
| Ciudad Bolivia | 52,476 | #111 |
| Barinitas | 51,556 | #113 |
| Santa Bárbara | 45,808 | #119 |
| Sabaneta | 39,493 | #134 |
| Barrancas | 24,354 | #179 |
| Obispos | 17,440 | #209 |
Cities near Socopó
- Ciudad Bolivia52,476 people · ~31 km away
- Tabay23,539 people · ~53 km away
- Mérida300,000 people · ~54 km away
- Ejido120,978 people · ~58 km away
- Santa Bárbara45,808 people · ~61 km away
- Lagunillas28,176 people · ~69 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Socopó?
Socopó has a population of 72,352 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #80 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Socopó in?
Socopó is located in Barinas, Venezuela.
Is Socopó the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 500 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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