Venezuela Population 2026
Venezuela has a population of 16,601, making it the #117 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Ciego de Ávila Province. Roughly 0.2% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 130× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,601
Rank in Cuba
#117
Coordinates
21.74°N, 78.79°W
~22 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
400 km
248 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ciego de Ávila Province
| City | Population | Rank in Cuba |
|---|---|---|
| Ciego de Ávila | 142,027 | #14 |
| Morón | 66,060 | #27 |
| Ciro Redondo | 29,560 | #68 |
| Chambas | 24,114 | #85 |
| Florencia | 19,811 | #103 |
| Primero de Enero | 17,934 | #111 |
| Baraguá | 15,268 | #120 |
Cities near Venezuela
- Ciego de Ávila142,027 people · ~12 km away
- Baraguá15,268 people · ~18 km away
- Ciro Redondo29,560 people · ~33 km away
- Primero de Enero17,934 people · ~44 km away
- Morón66,060 people · ~45 km away
- Jatibonico19,644 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Venezuela?
Venezuela has a population of 16,601 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #117 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is Venezuela in?
Venezuela is located in Ciego de Ávila Province, Cuba.
Is Venezuela the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 400 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.