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Barrancas, Venezuela

Barinas · Venezuela

Barrancas is a small city in Barinas, Venezuela with a population of 24,354. Elevation: 659 ft (201 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

24,354 Population 112/sq mi density
659 ft Elevation 201 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
61.6 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About Barrancas

Barrancas est une ville du Venezuela, capitale de la paroisse civile de Barrancas et chef-lieu de la municipalité de Cruz Paredes dans l'État de Barinas.

People

Population24,354
Density112/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain61.6 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Population24,354
Population Density112 / sq mi
Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Coordinates8.7696°, -70.1109°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceBarinas
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation61.6 inches (1,564 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Barrancas

Barrancas is a small city in Venezuela (Barinas) with a population of 24,354. The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet (201 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.6 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in Barrancas

Barrancas 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
Barrancas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°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 61.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average81.2°F
50% above Venezuela avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Area217.7 sq mi (563.9 km²)
Population Density112/sq mi
Coordinates8.7696°N, 70.1109°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.6"
62% above Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

107 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 M5.7 131 km
Aug 17, 1991 20 km SE of Carora, Venezuela M5.6 143 km
Dec 31, 1995 17 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela M5.4 139 km
Dec 31, 1993 38 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela M5.4 117 km
Feb 19, 2014 23 km SE of El Tocuyo, Venezuela M5.3 106 km
Aug 4, 2006 66 km WSW of Carora, Venezuela M5.2 146 km
Apr 26, 2005 41 km ESE of Trujillo, Venezuela M5.2 46 km
Jul 12, 2020 41 km S of El Tocuyo, Venezuela M5.1 77 km
Jun 3, 2021 19 km S of Carora, Venezuela M5.1 136 km
Mar 28, 2024 26 km SW of El Tocuyo, Venezuela M4.9 98 km
Jun 6, 1993 26 km SSE of Trujillo, Venezuela M4.9 49 km
Aug 17, 1991 18 km SE of Carora, Venezuela M4.9 142 km
Mar 22, 1991 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela M4.9 33 km
May 9, 2007 29 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela M4.9 111 km
Aug 26, 2021 0 km N of Araure, Venezuela M4.8 132 km
Mar 22, 1991 43 km W of Guanare, Venezuela M4.8 37 km
Aug 7, 1991 15 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela M4.8 142 km
Jul 15, 2005 10 km W of Ejido, Venezuela M4.8 137 km
Jun 5, 2001 10 km W of Araure, Venezuela M4.8 125 km
Jan 23, 2006 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela M4.8 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in
February 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 83°F (29°C) 0.9 in Warmest
April 83°F (28°C) 4.1 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 9.3 in
July 80°F (26°C) 9.7 in Coldest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
November 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
December 81°F (27°C) 1.4 in

Barrancas has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in July to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 61.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.7") and February the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Barrancas

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SENDA Simon Bolivar
Los Comunales
Instituto de Educacion Laboral "Rafael Urdaneta"
U.E. General José de la Cruz Paredes
U.E. Luis Loreto Peralta
Escuela 12 de Marzo
Escuela Educacion Especial Rafael Urdaneta
Escuela Los Comunales
Escuela Básica Las Guayabitas
Liceo Guillermo Tell Villegas Pulido
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Museums in Barrancas

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 Barrancas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central Luis Fadul Hernández0.0

Farmers Markets in Barrancas

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

Bus Stations in Barrancas

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Gral. Jose de la Cruz Paredes

Gas Stations in Barrancas

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E/S Los Andes

Stadiums & Teams in Barrancas

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Bicentenario

Airports Near Barrancas

29 airports within the area.

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

Treatment Centers in Barrancas

4 treatment centers.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Barrancas

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Adventista
Salon del Reino

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas

🇻🇪 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 Barrancas

What is the population of Barrancas?

Barrancas has a population of 24,354 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 112 people per square mile, spread across 217.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Barrancas?

Barrancas 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 80°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.6 inches.

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