Maiquetía Population 2026
Maiquetía has a population of 52,564, making it the #109 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Vargas. Roughly 0.2% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
52,564
Rank in Venezuela
#109
Coordinates
10.59°N, 66.96°W
~82 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
15 km
9 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Vargas
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Catia La Mar | 106,822 | #64 |
| Caraballeda | 37,824 | #136 |
| La Guaira | 25,259 | #175 |
Cities near Maiquetía
- La Guaira25,259 people · ~3 km away
- Catia La Mar106,822 people · ~8 km away
- Caraballeda37,824 people · ~12 km away
- Caracas3,000,000 people · ~15 km away
- Chacao64,609 people · ~16 km away
- Los Dos Caminos58,168 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Maiquetía?
Maiquetía has a population of 52,564 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #109 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Maiquetía in?
Maiquetía is located in Vargas, Venezuela.
Is Maiquetía the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 15 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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