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Mérida, Mérida

Venezuela

Regional capital8.5790° N, 71.1692° W

Mérida is a city located in Venezuela, specifically within the Mérida province. With a population of approximately 300,000, it serves as a significant urban center in the region.

Population300,000
ProvinceMérida
Coordinates8.5790° N, 71.1692° W
CountryVenezuela
Rank in Venezuela#16 of 25,539

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Nearest Airports

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Alberto Carnevalli Airport

MRDRegional

1 km away

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Miguelón Airport

SVQPLocal

51.5 km away

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San Francisco de Mérida Airport

SVSYLocal

51.7 km away

About Mérida

Situated at coordinates 8.57899° latitude and -71.16922° longitude, Mérida lies in the Northern Hemisphere at an elevation of 1389 meters. The city operates within the America/Caracas timezone.

In terms of population, Mérida ranks 16th out of 243 cities in Venezuela. The total urban population of the country is approximately 28,562,835, highlighting the city's relative size compared to larger cities like Caracas and Maracaibo.

Cities in Mérida

Mérida is located in the Mérida province, although specific rankings of cities within the province are not available. Other cities in the province are not listed.

El Vigía162,289Ejido120,978Tovar48,395Lagunillas28,176Tucaní24,034Tabay23,539Santa Cruz de Mora21,209Bailadores20,113Timotes20,098Nueva Bolivia19,885

Nearby Cities

The area surrounding Mérida includes 20 nearby cities and towns.

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San JoséCity
1.1 km
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Loma de La VirgenCity
1.5 km
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Las TienditasCity
1.8 km
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Urbanización La PedregosaCity
2.1 km
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El ChamitaCity
2.5 km
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El RincónNeighborhood
2.9 km
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San JacintoCity
3.7 km
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La ParroquiaCity
3.7 km
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Los CurosCity
3.8 km
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La PerlaCity
3.9 km
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Los ÁngelesCity
4.1 km
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La PuntaCity
4.5 km
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Santa AnaCity
4.8 km
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Santa RosaNeighborhood
4.8 km
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LagunetaCity
4.9 km
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San PedroCity
5.3 km
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LourdesCity
5.6 km
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San RafaelCity
5.7 km
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Santa MaríaCity
6 km
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El SaladoCity
6.1 km

Explore Venezuela

Users can explore additional content related to other cities in Venezuela, compare countries, view rankings, or access the full list of cities for more information.

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Largest cities in Venezuela

#1 Caracas3,000,000#2 Maracaibo1,752,602#3 Valencia1,619,470#4 Barquisimeto1,240,714#5 Ciudad Guayana978,202
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Mérida?

The population of Mérida is approximately 300,000.

In which province/state is Mérida located?

Mérida is located in the Mérida province.

What are the coordinates of Mérida?

The coordinates of Mérida are 8.57899° latitude and -71.16922° longitude.

What is the elevation of Mérida?

The elevation of Mérida is 1389 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Mérida?

The nearest airport to Mérida is Alberto Carnevalli Airport.

What is the population ranking of Mérida in Venezuela?

Mérida ranks 16th in population out of 243 cities in Venezuela.

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