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Barrancas, Venezuela
Monagas · Venezuela
Barrancas is a small city in Monagas, Venezuela with a population of 19,474. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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About Barrancas
Barranca del Orinoco is the capital of the municipality of Sotillo in the state of Monagas in Venezuela.
People
Climate
| Population | 19,474 |
| Population Density | 897 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.6989°, -62.1966° |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
| Country | 🇻🇪 Venezuela |
| State / Province | Monagas |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.2 inches (1,301 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Barrancas
Barrancas is a small city in Venezuela (Monagas) with a population of 19,474. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.2 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.
Climate in Barrancas
Barrancas has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (29.3°C), the coldest is Jan (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1002 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above Venezuela avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 21.7 sq mi (56.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 897/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.6989°N, 62.1966°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in |
Barrancas has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (0.9").
Colleges & Universities in Barrancas
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Católico Jesús Maestro | College | — | — |
| Universidad Territorial Deltaica Francisco Tamayo | University | — | — |
Schools in Barrancas
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Básica Uriapara | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Florentino Montero Arias | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Manuelita Sáenz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Guevara de Balán | — | — | — | — |
| L.B. Eloy Palacios Cabello | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Barrancas
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumba 98.1 FM | entretenimiento, music | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| BANDERA 105.7 FM | baladas en español, entretenimiento | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Barrancas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Antropológico Uyapari |
Hotels in Barrancas
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Barrancas
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Barrancas
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Barrancas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Barrancas
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport | PZO | Large Airport |
| Tucupita Airport | TUV | Medium Airport |
| Hato El León Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Macagua Airport | SFX | Small Airport |
| Upata Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uverito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Valle Hondo Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Barrancas
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Santo Niño | |
| Iglesia Bautista Ebenezer | |
| Iglesia Católica San Rafael Arcángel | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Venezuela
34 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Barrancas?
Barrancas has a population of 19,474 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 897 people per square mile, spread across 21.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Barrancas?
Barrancas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.2 inches.