San Carlos del Zulia Population 2026
San Carlos del Zulia has a population of 126,353, making it the #51 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Zulia. Roughly 0.4% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
126,353
Rank in Venezuela
#51
Coordinates
9.00°N, 71.93°W
~6 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
577 km
358 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zulia
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Maracaibo | 1,752,602 | #2 |
| Cabimas | 351,736 | #14 |
| Ciudad Ojeda | 240,283 | #25 |
| Machiques | 132,734 | #47 |
| La Concepción | 120,478 | #55 |
| Los Puertos de Altagracia | 101,527 | #66 |
| Concepción | 92,463 | #71 |
| La Villa del Rosario | 82,766 | #74 |
Cities near San Carlos del Zulia
- Encontrados26,121 people · ~34 km away
- Pueblo Nuevo El Chivo41,740 people · ~35 km away
- El Vigía162,289 people · ~52 km away
- La Azulita17,111 people · ~62 km away
- Casigua El Cubo24,592 people · ~71 km away
- Tucaní24,034 people · ~72 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Carlos del Zulia?
San Carlos del Zulia has a population of 126,353 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #51 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is San Carlos del Zulia in?
San Carlos del Zulia is located in Zulia, Venezuela.
Is San Carlos del Zulia the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 577 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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