Tabay Population 2026
Tabay has a population of 23,539, making it the #185 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Mérida. Roughly 0.1% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 127× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,539
Rank in Venezuela
#185
Coordinates
8.63°N, 71.08°W
~1,696 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
505 km
314 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mérida
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Mérida | 300,000 | #16 |
| El Vigía | 162,289 | #40 |
| Ejido | 120,978 | #54 |
| Tovar | 48,395 | #116 |
| Lagunillas | 28,176 | #166 |
| Tucaní | 24,034 | #181 |
| Santa Cruz de Mora | 21,209 | #191 |
| Bailadores | 20,113 | #196 |
Cities near Tabay
- Mérida300,000 people · ~12 km away
- Ejido120,978 people · ~20 km away
- Lagunillas28,176 people · ~37 km away
- La Azulita17,111 people · ~41 km away
- Tucaní24,034 people · ~43 km away
- Socopó72,352 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tabay?
Tabay has a population of 23,539 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #185 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Tabay in?
Tabay is located in Mérida, Venezuela.
Is Tabay the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 505 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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