Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
1.2M
Population
2,760 km2
Area
168 Mbps
Internet
566m
Elevation
America/Caracas
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Barquisimeto is a city in Venezuela with a population of 1.2M. Internet speeds average 168 Mbps download. The city has 1,414 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Venezuela
Region
South America
Population
1.2M
Timezone
America/Caracas
Elevation
566 m
Language
Spanish
GPS
10.06, -69.36
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Solid 168 Mbps internet — reliable for remote work and streaming
A major city with a population of 1,240,714
INFRASTRUCTURE
1,414 total POIs 0.5 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
26
Cafes
17
Bars
4
Fast Food
45
Shopping
Supermarkets
27
Convenience
11
Shopping Malls
47
Healthcare
Hospitals
18
Clinics
26
Pharmacies
80
Education
Schools
65
Universities
33
Libraries
5
Recreation
Parks
451
Playgrounds
7
Sports
93
Cinemas
2
Museums
3
Theatres
8
Transport
Bus Stops
100
Train Stations
1
Fuel Stations
53
Services
Banks
68
ATMs
1
Post Offices
6
Police
14
Fire Stations
3
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
168 Mbps
Download
157 Mbps
Upload
9ms
Latency
35,266
Tests
10,600
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Barquisimeto known for?
Barquisimeto is a city in Venezuela. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Barquisimeto?
Barquisimeto has an average download speed of 168 Mbps and upload speed of 157 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Barquisimeto?
The population of Barquisimeto is approximately 1.2M.
What infrastructure does Barquisimeto have?
Barquisimeto has 1,414 mapped points of interest, including 26 restaurants, 18 hospitals, 65 schools.
What country is Barquisimeto in?
Barquisimeto is located in Venezuela.
