La Guaira Population 2026
La Guaira has a population of 25,259, making it the #175 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Vargas. Roughly 0.1% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 119× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,259
Rank in Venezuela
#175
Coordinates
10.60°N, 66.93°W
~15 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
14 km
9 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Vargas
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Catia La Mar | 106,822 | #64 |
| Maiquetía | 52,564 | #109 |
| Caraballeda | 37,824 | #136 |
Cities near La Guaira
- Maiquetía52,564 people · ~3 km away
- Caraballeda37,824 people · ~9 km away
- Catia La Mar106,822 people · ~11 km away
- Caracas3,000,000 people · ~14 km away
- Chacao64,609 people · ~15 km away
- Los Dos Caminos58,168 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Guaira?
La Guaira has a population of 25,259 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #175 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is La Guaira in?
La Guaira is located in Vargas, Venezuela.
Is La Guaira the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 14 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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