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Maracaibo

Maracaibo (2.4 million inhabitants): major city of Venezuela, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Maracaibo

CountryVenezuela
Population2.4 million

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

What is the population of Maracaibo?

Maracaibo has a metropolitan population of 2.4 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.

Where is Maracaibo located?

Maracaibo is in Venezuela. It is a major city of Venezuela.

What is Maracaibo known for?

Maracaibo is a major city of Venezuela. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Venezuela factbook for the wider national picture.

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