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Maturín overview
Maturín (orange) and the other large cities of Venezuela
Maturín lies in Monagas in Venezuela at 9.75°N, 63.18°W, about 71 m above sea level. The local time zone is America/Caracas (UTC-4); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Barcelona (815,141) and larger than Maracay (464,700). The largest city in Venezuela is Caracas with 3,000,000 people; the capital, Caracas, has 3,000,000.
The national capital, Caracas, is about 413 km away; the nearest large city is Carúpano, 103 km from Maturín.
Venezuela as a whole has a live population of 28,670,504 (+0.4% a year) and ranks #53 of 238 countries — see the Venezuela population page for the full statistics and the Venezuela atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Maturín
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Carúpano Sucre | 103 km | 167,187 |
| Cumaná Sucre | 135 km | 405,626 |
| Anaco Anzoátegui | 145 km | 139,397 |
| El Tigre Anzoátegui | 151 km | 222,450 |
| Porlamar Nueva Esparta | 154 km | 216,234 |
| Ciudad Guayana Bolívar | 166 km | 978,202 |
| Puerto La Cruz Anzoátegui | 167 km | 370,000 |
| Barcelona Anzoátegui | 170 km | 815,141 |
Largest cities in Venezuela
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CaracasCapital | Distrito Federal | 3,000,000 |
| 2 | Maracaibo | Zulia | 1,752,602 |
| 3 | Valencia | Carabobo | 1,619,470 |
| 4 | Barquisimeto | Lara | 1,240,714 |
| 5 | Ciudad Guayana | Bolívar | 978,202 |
| 6 | Barcelona | Anzoátegui | 815,141 |
| 7 | Maturín | Monagas | 647,459 |
| 8 | Maracay | Aragua | 464,700 |
| 9 | Ciudad Bolívar | Bolívar | 412,619 |
| 10 | Cumaná | Sucre | 405,626 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maturín?
Maturín has about 647,459 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Maturín the capital of Venezuela?
No. The capital of Venezuela is Caracas (3,000,000 people), about 413 km away. Maturín is the 7th largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Maturín compared with the rest of Venezuela?
Its 647,459 residents are 2.3% of the 28,670,504 people living in Venezuela today. Caracas is larger with 3,000,000 people.
Where is Maturín?
In Monagas, Venezuela, at latitude 9.75 and longitude -63.18, 71 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Carúpano (103 km), Cumaná (135 km), Anaco (145 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Maturín Population 2026 — Venezuela. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/venezuela/maturin/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/venezuela/maturin/">Maturín Population 2026 — Venezuela</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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