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Barquisimeto, Venezuela

Major city · Population 1.2M

Barquisimeto is the 4th largest city in Venezuela with a population of approximately 1,240,714 people as of 2026. This makes it the 415th largest city in the world, accounting for 4.35% of Venezuela's total population of 28.5M. Barquisimeto is classified as a major city and operates in the America/Caracas timezone.

Population

1,240,714

Global Rank

#415

Country Rank

#4

% of Venezuela

4.35%

Barquisimeto on the Map

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Venezuela at a Glance

Country Population

28,517,000

Capital

Caracas

Region

South America

Major Cities

67

GDP per Capita

$4,218

Life Expectancy

72.5 years

Urban Population

89.3%

Growth Rate

-0.00%

Other Major Cities in Venezuela

Caracas
3.0M
Maracaibo
1.8M
Valencia
1.6M
Ciudad Guayana
978K
Barcelona
815K
Maturín
647K
Maracay
465K
Ciudad Bolívar
413K
Cumaná
406K
Barinas
397K

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Barquisimeto with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Barquisimeto by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Cabudare102,68611 km
Los Rastrojos100,49713 km
Yaritagua113,34326 km
Araure181,82055 km
Acarigua188,27859 km
San Felipe206,27074 km
Carora121,74180 km
San Carlos120,37595 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Barquisimeto?

The population of Barquisimeto, Venezuela is approximately 1,240,714 people, making it the 415th largest city in the world and the 4th largest in Venezuela.

Is Barquisimeto the capital of Venezuela?

No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas. Barquisimeto is the 4th largest city in the country.

What timezone is Barquisimeto in?

Barquisimeto is in the America/Caracas timezone.