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Valencia, Venezuela

Major city · Population 1.6M

Valencia is the 3rd largest city in Venezuela with a population of approximately 1,619,470 people as of 2026. This makes it the 274th largest city in the world, accounting for 5.68% of Venezuela's total population of 28.5M. Valencia is classified as a major city and operates in the America/Caracas timezone.

Population

1,619,470

Global Rank

#274

Country Rank

#3

% of Venezuela

5.68%

Valencia 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
Barquisimeto
1.2M
Ciudad Guayana
978K
Barcelona
815K
Maturín
647K
Maracay
465K
Ciudad Bolívar
413K
Cumaná
406K
Barinas
397K

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Valencia with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Valencia by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Guacara198,88315 km
Mariara116,14234 km
Puerto Cabello174,00035 km
Tinaquillo115,93743 km
El Limón148,24743 km
Maracay464,70045 km
Palo Negro128,87550 km
Turmero344,70058 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Valencia?

The population of Valencia, Venezuela is approximately 1,619,470 people, making it the 274th largest city in the world and the 3rd largest in Venezuela.

Is Valencia the capital of Venezuela?

No, the capital of Venezuela is Caracas. Valencia is the 3rd largest city in the country.

What timezone is Valencia in?

Valencia is in the America/Caracas timezone.