Santa Elena de Uairén Population 2026
Santa Elena de Uairén has a population of 29,795, making it the #162 biggest city in 🇻🇪 Venezuela, located in Bolívar. Roughly 0.1% of Venezuela's population lives here. It is about 101× smaller than Caracas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,795
Rank in Venezuela
#162
Coordinates
4.60°N, 61.11°W
~868 m elevation · America/Caracas
Distance to capital (Caracas)
912 km
566 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bolívar
| City | Population | Rank in Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Ciudad Guayana | 978,202 | #5 |
| Ciudad Bolívar | 412,619 | #9 |
| Upata | 112,617 | #62 |
| Caicara del Orinoco | 67,277 | #90 |
| Ciudad Piar | 51,967 | #112 |
| Tumeremo | 37,614 | #138 |
| Guasipati | 27,988 | #168 |
| La Paragua | 18,591 | #203 |
Cities near Santa Elena de Uairén
- El Dorado16,100 people · ~242 km away
- Tumeremo37,614 people · ~303 km away
- Guasipati27,988 people · ~331 km away
- La Paragua18,591 people · ~349 km away
- Ciudad Piar51,967 people · ~400 km away
- Upata112,617 people · ~406 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Elena de Uairén?
Santa Elena de Uairén has a population of 29,795 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #162 biggest city in Venezuela.
What region is Santa Elena de Uairén in?
Santa Elena de Uairén is located in Bolívar, Venezuela.
Is Santa Elena de Uairén the capital of Venezuela?
No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas, about 912 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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