Tucupita Population 2026

Tucupita has a population of 99,778, making it the #68 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Delta Amacuro. Roughly 0.3% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.

Location of Tucupita (capital Caracas shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

99,778

Rank in Venezuela

#68

Coordinates

9.06°N, 62.05°W

~1 m elevation · America/Caracas

Distance to capital (Caracas)

552 km

343 miles, straight line

Cities near Tucupita

Barrancas19,474 people · ~43 km away
Temblador36,447 people · ~65 km away
Ciudad Guayana978,202 people · ~102 km away
Upata112,617 people · ~123 km away
Maturín647,459 people · ~145 km away
Caripito43,448 people · ~164 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tucupita?

Tucupita has a population of 99,778 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #68 biggest city in Venezuela.

What region is Tucupita in?

Tucupita is located in Delta Amacuro, Venezuela.

Is Tucupita the capital of Venezuela?

No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 552 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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