Santa Cruz de Mara Population 2026
Santa Cruz de Mara has a population of 69,781, making it the #84 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Zulia. Roughly 0.2% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
69,781
Rank in Venezuela
#84
Coordinates
10.79°N, 71.69°W
~13 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
526 km
327 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 Santa Cruz de Mara
- Maracaibo1,752,602 people · ~19 km away
- San Rafael55,810 people · ~19 km away
- Los Puertos de Altagracia101,527 people · ~20 km away
- La Concepción120,478 people · ~26 km away
- Santa Rita31,810 people · ~34 km away
- Chiquinquirá17,271 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Cruz de Mara?
Santa Cruz de Mara has a population of 69,781 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #84 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Santa Cruz de Mara in?
Santa Cruz de Mara is located in Zulia, Venezuela.
Is Santa Cruz de Mara the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 526 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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