Valencia Population 2026
Valencia has a population of 1,619,470, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Carabobo. Roughly 5.7% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 1.9× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,619,470
Rank in Venezuela
#3
Coordinates
10.16°N, 68.00°W
~547 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
128 km
79 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Carabobo
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Guacara | 198,883 | #31 |
| Puerto Cabello | 174,000 | #36 |
| Mariara | 116,142 | #58 |
| Güigüe | 80,627 | #76 |
| San Joaquín | 69,894 | #83 |
| Tacarigua | 69,636 | #85 |
| Morón | 68,084 | #89 |
| Bejuma | 34,618 | #150 |
Cities near Valencia
FAQ
What is the population of Valencia?
Valencia has a population of 1,619,470 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Valencia in?
Valencia is located in Carabobo, Venezuela.
Is Valencia the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 128 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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