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Aricagua, Venezuela
Sucre · Venezuela
Aricagua is a small city in Sucre, Venezuela with a population of 9,272. Elevation: 850 ft (259 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Aricagua
The Aricagua Municipality is one of the 23 municipalities (municipios) that make up the Venezuelan state of Mérida and, according to a 2007 population estimate by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality had a population of 4,564. The town of Aricagua is the shire town of the Aricagua Municipality.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,272 |
| Population Density | 122 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.2386°, -63.8976° |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
| Country | 🇻🇪 Venezuela |
| State / Province | Sucre |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.9 inches (1,114 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Aricagua
Aricagua is a small city in Venezuela (Sucre) with a population of 9,272. The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet (259 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.9 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.1°F |
| 35% above Venezuela avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Area | 76.3 sq mi (197.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.2386°N, 63.8976°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1530 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 7.3 m | 4 | 56 km |
| 1853 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 44 km |
| 1997 | CARIACO-CUMANA | Earthquake | - | 81 | 60 km |
| 1802 | CUMANA | Earthquake | - | - | 66 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5 in |
Aricagua has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 71°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.3") and March the driest (0.8").
Farmers Markets in Aricagua
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadito del Mar | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal |
Stadiums & Teams in Aricagua
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Armando Parra |
Airports Near Aricagua
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International Airport | PMV | Large Airport |
| Antonio José de Sucre Airport | CUM | Medium Airport |
| General Francisco Bermúdez Airport | CUP | Medium Airport |
| José Tadeo Monagas International Airport | MUN | Medium Airport |
| Andrés Miguel Salazar Marcano Airport | ICC | Small Airport |
| Araya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Finca Villa Carrara II Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hato Guaribe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Vieja Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Punta de Mata Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Punta Gorda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Bárbara de Monagas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Urica Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Aricagua
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Clínico Punta del Este |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Venezuela
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What is the population of Aricagua?
Aricagua has a population of 9,272 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 122 people per square mile, spread across 76.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Aricagua?
Aricagua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.9 inches.