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Achaguas, Venezuela

Apure · Venezuela

Achaguas is a mid-size city in Apure, Venezuela with a population of 45,311. Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

45,311 Population 1,279/sq mi density
203 ft Elevation 62 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
67.2 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About Achaguas

Achaguas is a small town in Apure State in Venezuela, in the Achaguas Municipality. It is located 80 kilometres (50 mi) west of San Fernando de Apure, the capital city of the state.

People

Population45,311
Density1,279/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain67.2 in/yr
Sunny Days215/yr
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Population45,311
Population Density1,279 / sq mi
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Coordinates7.7792°, -68.2237°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceApure
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation67.2 inches (1,708 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Achaguas

Achaguas is a mid-size city in Venezuela (Apure) with a population of 45,311. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.2 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in Achaguas

Achaguas has an average annual temperature of 29.7°C (85°F). The hottest month is Mar (32°C), the coldest is Jul (27.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 926 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 30.3°C / 87°F 21.8° / 39.2° 12.1
Feb 31.1°C / 88°F 22.7° / 39.8° 15.1
Mar 32°C / 90°F 23° / 40.6° 9.3
Apr 30.9°C / 88°F 23.7° / 41° 70.8
May 29.6°C / 85°F 23.2° / 38.9° 145.5
Jun 28°C / 82°F 23° / 34.6° 194.2
Jul 27.7°C / 82°F 22.6° / 34.1° 180.2
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 22.5° / 34.9° 116.0
Sep 28.6°C / 83°F 23.3° / 35.4° 76.4
Oct 29.3°C / 85°F 23.3° / 37.8° 59.4
Nov 29.7°C / 85°F 23.5° / 38.2° 32.9
Dec 30.9°C / 88°F 23° / 39.3° 14.0
Achaguas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above Venezuela avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Area35.4 sq mi (91.7 km²)
Population Density1,279/sq mi
Coordinates7.7792°N, 68.2237°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.2"
77% above Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.03"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 26, 2020.

Jul 26, 2020 32 km W of San Fernando de Apure, Venezuela M4.3 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in
March 84°F (29°C) 0.6 in Warmest
April 84°F (29°C) 3.8 in
May 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
June 80°F (26°C) 11.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 13.0 in Coldest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 11.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
November 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in
December 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in

Achaguas has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 79°F in July to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 67.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.0") and January the driest (0.1").

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Hotels in Achaguas

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Capanaparo
Posada Vista Hermosa

Gas Stations in Achaguas

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

VE #5825466629
VE #5825466630
VE #5825466631
VE #5825466632

Airports Near Achaguas

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Achaguas AirportSmall Airport
Apurito AirportSmall Airport
Arismendi AirportSmall Airport
Coco de Mono AirportSmall Airport
Corocito AirportSmall Airport
Curujujul AirportSmall Airport
El Esterero AirportSmall Airport
El Frío AirportSmall Airport
El Milagro Oeste AirportSmall Airport
El Progreso AirportSmall Airport
El Samán de Apure AirportSmall Airport
El Yagual AirportSmall Airport
Fundación Layera AirportSmall Airport
Guachara AirportSmall Airport
Guasimal AirportSmall Airport
Hato El Porvenir AirportSmall Airport
Hato La Chaconera AirportSmall Airport
Hato La Ponderosa AirportSmall Airport
Hato Santa Rosa AirfieldSmall Airport
Juan Florencio AirportSmall Airport
Juan Mateo AirportSmall Airport
La Bendición Ramera AirportSmall Airport
La Tigra AirportSmall Airport
La Trinidad de Barinas AirportSmall Airport
La Trinidad de Ferro AirportSmall Airport
La Yagua AirportSmall Airport
Las Cruces AirportSmall Airport
Los Cocos AirportSmall Airport
Los Indios AirportSmall Airport
Los Oripopos AirportSmall Airport
Macanillal AirportSmall Airport
Mata de Agua AirportSmall Airport
Mata de Bárbara AirportSmall Airport
Mata Palos AirportSmall Airport
Merecure AirportSmall Airport
Morichitos AirportSmall Airport
San Leonardo AirportSmall Airport
San Pablo Paeño AirportSmall Airport
Santa Ana AirportSmall Airport
Santa Elena de Río Claro AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rita AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas
Elevation
42 m (138 ft)
Founded
1774
Postal Code
7002

🇻🇪 About Venezuela

Capital Caracas
Population 28,870,195
Area 912,050 km²
GDP (USD) $102,376,526,556
GDP per capita $3,617
HDI 0.709
Life expectancy 72.5 years
Internet users 61.6%
Urban population 89.3%
Currency VES (Bolivar Soberano)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +58
TLD .ve
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Venezuela

34 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Día de Año Nuevo
Jan 6 Epiphany Día de Reyes
Jan 14 Feast of the Divina Pastora Día de la Divina Pastora
Jan 15 Teacher's Day Día del Maestro
Feb 12 Youth Day Día de la Juventud
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Mar 8 International Women's Day Dia Internacional de la Mujer
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Día de San José
Mar 21 Slavery Abolition Anniversary Día del abolición de la esclavitud
Mar 31 Foundation anniversary Day of San Cristóbal, Táchira Aniversario del fundacion del San Cristóbal
Apr 19 Beginning of the Independence Movement Proclamación de la Independencia
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajador
May 3 Festival of the Crosses Día del Cruz del Mayo
May 10 Mother's Day Día de las Madres
May 14 Ascension Day Día de la Ascención
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 21 Father's Day Día de los Padres
Jun 24 Anniversary of the Battle of Carabobo Aniversario de la Batalla de Carabobo
Jun 27 Journalists' Day Día del Periodista y aniversario de la instauración del Decreto de Instrucción pública gratuita y obligatoria
Jul 5 Independence Day Cinco de julio
Jul 19 Children's Day Dia del niño
Jul 24 Simón Bolívar's Birthday Natalicio del Libertador Simón Bolívar
Jul 25 Caracas City Foundation Day Aniversario del fundacion del Caracas
Aug 3 Flag Day Día de la Bandera
Sep 8 Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary Día del Virgen del Valle
Sep 24 Feast of the Our Lady of Mercy Día del Virgen de las Mercedes
Oct 12 Day of Indigenous Resistance Día de la Resistencia Indígena
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Día de Todos los Santos
Nov 2 All Souls' Day Día de los fieles difuntos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Day La Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Nochebuena
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Nochevieja

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Frequently Asked Questions About Achaguas

What is the population of Achaguas?

Achaguas has a population of 45,311 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 1,279 people per square mile, spread across 35.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Achaguas?

Achaguas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.2 inches.

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