Caracas, Venezuela: Area, Population & Density (2020)
Key metrics for Venezuela's capital:
| Measure | City Proper | Metropolitan Area (Gran Caracas) |
|---|
| Area | 1,930 km² (745 sq mi) | 4,315 km² (1,666 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 1,943,901 | 3,220,556 |
| Density | ~1,007/km² (2,608/sq mi) | ~746/km² (1,933/sq mi) |
Context
- Location: Northern coastal valley (Cerro Ávila separates from Caribbean).
- Elevation: 900–1,100 m (3,000–3,600 ft) — mild tropical climate.
- Metro includes: Libertador, Chacao, Baruta, Sucre, El Hatillo (Miranda State) + Vargas State (La Guaira port/airport).
- Challenges: Severe economic crisis (hyperinflation, collapse 2013–), mass emigration (population may have declined post-2020), infrastructure decay, crime, water/power shortages.
Caracas remains Venezuela's political, cultural, and economic heart despite profound crisis.
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