San Rafael Population 2026
San Rafael has a population of 55,810, making it the #104 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Zulia. Roughly 0.2% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
55,810
Rank in Venezuela
#104
Coordinates
10.96°N, 71.73°W
~-2 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
533 km
331 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 |
| San Carlos del Zulia | 126,353 | #51 |
| La Concepción | 120,478 | #55 |
| Los Puertos de Altagracia | 101,527 | #66 |
| Concepción | 92,463 | #71 |
Cities near San Rafael
- Santa Cruz de Mara69,781 people · ~19 km away
- Los Puertos de Altagracia101,527 people · ~36 km away
- Maracaibo1,752,602 people · ~38 km away
- La Concepción120,478 people · ~40 km away
- Santa Rita31,810 people · ~53 km away
- Chiquinquirá17,271 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Rafael?
San Rafael has a population of 55,810 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #104 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is San Rafael in?
San Rafael is located in Zulia, Venezuela.
Is San Rafael the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 533 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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