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Barinas, Venezuela

Barinas · Venezuela

Barinas is a large city in Barinas, Venezuela with a population of 397,279. Elevation: 725 ft (221 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

397,279 Population 34,307/sq mi density
725 ft Elevation 221 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
61.9 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About Barinas

Barinas

Barinas is a city in west central Venezuela. According to the 2011 census, its population is 503,442. It is the capital of the Barinas Municipality and the State of Barinas. The city of Barinas is known as the capital of the Llanos.

People

Population397,279
Density34,307/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain61.9 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Population397,279
Population Density34,307 / sq mi
Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Coordinates8.6206°, -70.2311°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceBarinas
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation61.9 inches (1,571 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Barinas

Barinas is a large city in Venezuela (Barinas) with a population of 397,279. The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet (221 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.9 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in Barinas

Barinas has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F). The hottest month is Mar (29.8°C), the coldest is Jul (26.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1569 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.6°C / 83°F 22.7° / 34.6° 15.0
Feb 29.2°C / 85°F 23.5° / 35° 14.3
Mar 29.8°C / 86°F 24.4° / 35.2° 31.6
Apr 29°C / 84°F 24.4° / 33.7° 147.1
May 28°C / 82°F 23.8° / 32.3° 213.3
Jun 27.1°C / 81°F 22.9° / 31.3° 245.6
Jul 26.8°C / 80°F 22.4° / 31.3° 197.1
Aug 27°C / 81°F 22.5° / 31.5° 203.9
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 22.9° / 32.4° 196.0
Oct 27.8°C / 82°F 23° / 32.6° 178.2
Nov 28.3°C / 83°F 23.5° / 33.1° 96.3
Dec 28.4°C / 83°F 23.1° / 33.6° 30.3
Barinas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above Venezuela avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Area11.6 sq mi (30.0 km²)
Population Density34,307/sq mi
Coordinates8.6206°N, 70.2311°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.9"
63% above Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.12"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

88 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Dec 29, 1995 25 km S of Carora, Venezuela M5.7 148 km
Dec 31, 1993 38 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela M5.4 125 km
Feb 19, 2014 23 km SE of El Tocuyo, Venezuela M5.3 127 km
Apr 26, 2005 41 km ESE of Trujillo, Venezuela M5.2 64 km
Jul 12, 2020 41 km S of El Tocuyo, Venezuela M5.1 97 km
Mar 22, 1991 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela M4.9 53 km
Jun 6, 1993 26 km SSE of Trujillo, Venezuela M4.9 60 km
Mar 28, 2024 26 km SW of El Tocuyo, Venezuela M4.9 117 km
May 9, 2007 29 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela M4.9 118 km
Jul 15, 2005 10 km W of Ejido, Venezuela M4.8 122 km
Jun 5, 2001 10 km W of Araure, Venezuela M4.8 146 km
Mar 22, 1991 43 km W of Guanare, Venezuela M4.8 54 km
Jan 23, 2006 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela M4.8 56 km
Mar 31, 1999 27 km SSW of Carora, Venezuela M4.7 147 km
Dec 2, 1999 11 km NW of Barinas, Venezuela M4.7 11 km
Sep 13, 2004 41 km WNW of Guanare, Venezuela M4.7 65 km
Jul 21, 2009 8 km NW of Barinas, Venezuela M4.6 8 km
Jan 24, 2018 32 km S of El Tocuyo, Venezuela M4.6 107 km
Feb 18, 2003 22 km SE of Trujillo, Venezuela M4.6 66 km
Apr 30, 2023 Lara - Portuguesa region, Venezuela M4.6 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in
February 82°F (28°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 84°F (29°C) 1.1 in Warmest
April 83°F (28°C) 4.1 in
May 82°F (28°C) 8.8 in
June 81°F (27°C) 10.1 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 8.6 in Coldest
August 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
November 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in
December 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in

Barinas has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in July to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 61.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.1") and February the driest (1.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Barinas

Institution Type Founded Website
Aldea Universitaria Misión Sucre College - ,
Barinas I University - ,
Barinas II University - ,
Colegio de Ingenieros y Arquitectos College - ,
INCE College - ,
Politécnico Santiago Mariño University - ,
ULA Extensión Barinas University - ,
UNA University - ,
UNELLEZ University - ,
Universidad José Félix Ribas University - ,
Universidad Nacional Experimental Politécnica de la Fuerza Armada University - ,
Universidad Santa Maria University - ,

Schools in Barinas

50+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
E.B. Simón Agustín Jiménez - - - -
Grupo Escolar Estado Guárico - - - -
Colegio Nuestra Señora del Pilar - - - -
E.B Juan Andrés Varela - - - -
Colegio Roberto Moreno Briceño - - - -
Colegio Andres Eloy Blanco - - - -
Unidad Educativa Simón Bolivar - - - -
E.B. Herlinda de Valero - - - -
Fé y Alegría - - - -
E.B. Pedro Francisco Marcuñez - - - -
Liceo Básico 4 de Febrero - - - -
U.E. 25 de Mayo - - - -
E.B Ezequiel Zamora - - - -
Liceo Básico Libertador - - - -
E.B. Doña Menca de Leoni - - - -
E.B. Pedro Briceño Méndez - - - -
Escuela Corralito I - - - -
E.B. Mi Jardín II - - - -
Liceo Rafael Medina Jiménez - - - -
U.E. Alto Barinas Sur - - - -
Fe y Alegría "Padre Felipe Salvador Gilij" - - - -
Escuela Cacique Coromoto - - - -
Liceo 28 de Julio - - - -
Escuela Básica Antonio José De Sucre - - - -
E.T.N.C "Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho" - - - -
E.B. Doña Menca de Leoni - - - -
Liceo Daniel Florencio O Leary - - - -
Colegio Azobispo Mendez - - - -
Colegio Fe y Alegría - - - -
Grupo Escolar Estado Guárico - - - -
Colegio Nuestra Señora del Pilar - - - -
E.B Juan Andrés Varela - - - -
Colegio Roberto Moreno Briceño - - - -
Colegio Andres Eloy Blanco - - - -
Unidad Educativa Simón Bolivar - - - -
U.E. 25 de Mayo - - - -
E.B Ezequiel Zamora - - - -
E.B. Simón Agustín Jiménez - - - -
U E B Pedro F Camejo - - - -
Liceo Rafael Medina Jiménez - - - -
U.E. Alto Barinas Sur - - - -
U.E. 27 de Junio - - - -
Escuela Estadal Concentrada El Pozón - - - -
U E B Pedro F Camejo - - - -
Escuela Raul Leoni - - - -
C.E.I. Llano Alto - - - -
Liceo Daniel Florencio O Leary - - - -
Colegio Azobispo Mendez - - - -
Liceo Industrialito - - - -
Colegio Fe y Alegría - - - -
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Radio Stations near Barinas

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Barinas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Alberto Arvelo Torrealba
Museo Alberto Arvelo Torrealba
Museo de los Llanos
Museo de los Llanos
Museo Henry Alizo
Museo Henry Alizo
Palacio del Marqués
Palacio del Marqués

Libraries in Barinas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central Luis Fadul Hernández0.0

Farmers Markets in Barinas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Buhoneros
Mercado de Buhoneros
Mercado de Buhoneros
Mercado La Carolina
Mercado Mayorista del Sur

Hotels in Barinas

15 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carrizal Suites
Eurobuilding
Hotel Aladino
Hotel Alto Barinas
Hotel Bristol
Hotel Cacique
Hotel Comercio
Hotel Hilmor
Hotel La Sevillana
Hotel Mastranto Suite
Hotel Ttora's
Hotel Turístico Varyná
Hotel Valle Hondo
Hotel Wisam
La Fontana Hotel

Restaurants in Barinas

37 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ABC
Almuerzos Ejecutivos "Doña Coro"
Cachapas Don David
Casa Grande
Chawarma El Primo
Comida China
Dos 40 Lounge bar
El Buen ComerComer
El Don del Pollo
El Estribo
El Golfito Restaurante
El Hostal del Mastranto
El Quijote
Empanadas Don Carlos
Il Cavallino
La Cachamita Dorada
La Taberna Del Bohemio
La Villa Restaurant
Luncheria Yesmin
Miami Pizza
Papa Roach
Parrilla Condorito
Pizzas Flamingo
Pollo en Brasa Gocho
Pollos en Brasa Restaurante Nueva Barinas
Punto Fresco Restaurant
Rest. Pizezería - Pastas Pulieses
Restaurant Altamira
Restaurant El Budare
Restaurant La Cascada
Restaurante La Casa del Llano
Restaurante PIPPO
San Cristobal
Sotto Bar
Texas Bull Grill
Toro Gordo
Wing Wing

Cafes in Barinas

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dey Donuts
El Papá de Las Tortas, C.A.

Theatres in Barinas

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Orlando Araujo

Monuments in Barinas

4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa La Pulideña
Conjunto Los Cedros
Gral. Ezequiel Zamora
Plaza El Estudiante

Clinics in Barinas

11 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro Alta Tecnología
Centro Clínico Del Llano
Centro Diagnóstico de Occidente
Centro Médico Barinas
Clinica Cecobar
Clinica El Pilar
Clínica San Juan
Clínica Varyna
Hospital de Clínicas Santo Domingo
Unicor
Unidad de Cirugia Ambulatoria (UCA)

Dentists in Barinas

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro Odontológico del Río

Bus Stations in Barinas

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bus Barinas
Terminal de Pasajeros
Terminal Privado Expresos Flamingo

Gas Stations in Barinas

15 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

E/S 55
E/S Don Samuel
E/S El Parque
E/S El Terminal
E/S El Venezolano
E/S La Carolina
E/S La Llanerita
E/S La Marquesa
E/S La Nona
E/S Lara
E/S Las Colinas
E/S Los Pinos
Estacion de Servicios Alto Barinas
VE #1218410399
VE #3802159572

Banks in Barinas

36 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bancaribe
BanCaribe Banco Universal
Banco Activo
Banco Bicentenario
Banco Caroní
Banco de Venezuela
Banco de Venezuela
Banco de Venezuela
Banco del Tesoro
Banco del Tesoro
Banco Exterior
Banco Exterior
Banco Exterior Alto Barinas
Banco Occidental de Descuento (BOD)
Banco Venezuela
Banesco
Banesco
Banesco
BFC
Bicentenario
Bicentenario
Bicentenario
Caroni
Del Sur Banco
Fondo Común
Mercantil
Mercantil
Mercantil
Occidental de Descuento
Provincial
Provincial
Provincial
Sofitasa
Sofitasa
Sofitasa
Sofitasa

Shopping Malls in Barinas

14 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boulevard del Centro
C.C Forum
C.C. Central Plaza
C.C. Cima
C.C. Doña Gracia
C.C. El Dorado
C.C. Giamma
C.C. Las Américas
C.C. Palma de Oro
C.C. Sabana Grande
C.C. Vemeca
C.C. Villa Velazco
Centro Comercial Los Cristales
Galerías Minicentro

Gyms in Barinas

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gimnasio Cubierto

Stadiums & Teams in Barinas

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Bicentenario

Airports Near Barinas

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barinas AirportBNSMedium Airport
Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño AirportVLVMedium Airport
Guanare AirportGUQMedium Airport
Agropecuaria Gamma Airport-Small Airport
Algodonal Airport-Small Airport
Banco Verde Airport-Small Airport
Bocono Airport-Small Airport
Boquemonte Airport-Small Airport
Callejas Airport-Small Airport
Chinazón Airport-Small Airport
Cordereño Airport-Small Airport
El Paraiso Airport-Small Airport
El Pardillero Airport-Small Airport
El Samán de Barinas Airport-Small Airport
Fundo la Marqueseña Airport-Small Airport
Fundo Santa María Airport-Small Airport
Ganadería Pedernales Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda Bella Vista Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda Bella Vista Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda El Oasis Airport-Small Airport
Hato El Caimán Airport-Small Airport
La Calzada Airport-Small Airport
Las Clavellinas Airport-Small Airport
Mata Charo Airport-Small Airport
Ojo de Agua Airport-Small Airport
Sabana Dulce Airport-Small Airport
Sabaneta Airport-Small Airport
San Antonio De Barinas Airport-Small Airport
San Lorenzo De Barinas Airport-Small Airport
San Pancracio Airport-Small Airport
San Silvestre Airport-Small Airport
Santa Rosa de Barinas Airport-Small Airport
Santa Rosa de Guanare Airport-Small Airport
Torunos Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Barinas

26 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
AEROCAV
AEROCAV
Domesa
Domesa
Domesa
Domesa
Domesa
Domesa
Domesa
Domesa
MRW
MRW
MRW
MRW
MRW
MRW
MRW
MRW
Tealca
Tealca
Tealca
Tealca
Zoom
Zoom
Zoom
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Treatment Centers in Barinas

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Alta Tecnología
Centro Alta Tecnología
Hospital de Clínicas Santo Domingo
Hospital de Clínicas Santo Domingo

Churches & Religious Organizations in Barinas

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Rodriguez Domínguez
Capilla Rodriguez Domínguez
Catedral de Barinas "Nuestra Señora de El Pilar"
Catedral de Barinas "Nuestra Señora de El Pilar"
Iglesia Cristo Rey
Iglesia Cristo Rey
Iglesia de Jesucristo de los últimos días
Iglesia El Carmen
Iglesia El Carmen
Iglesia San Juan Bosco
Iglesia Universal del Reino de Dios
Iglesia Universal del Reino de Dios
Palacio Episcopal
Parroquia María Auxiliadora
Parroquia María Auxiliadora

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas
Elevation
187 m (614 ft)
Area
30.0 km² (11.6 mi²)
Founded
1577
Postal Code
5201

Around Barinas

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 27
Hospitals 10
Pharmacies 30
Restaurants 35
Cafes 2
Bars 1
Supermarkets 19
Banks 30
Hotels 9
Parks 34
Police Stations 1
Fire Stations 3
Places of Worship 8

Things to See Near Barinas

4 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (3)
  • • Cerro Las Maravillas
  • • Cerro Los Panches
  • • Mesa de Barinas
🎢 Theme Parks (1)
  • • Granja Ecoturística Araguaney

🇻🇪 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 Barinas

What is the population of Barinas?

Barinas has a population of 397,279 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 34,307 people per square mile, spread across 11.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Barinas?

Barinas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.9 inches.

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