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Cabimas, Venezuela

Zulia · Venezuela

Cabimas is a large city in Zulia, Venezuela with a population of 351,736. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

351,736 Population 5,802/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
33.5 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About Cabimas

Cabimas

Cabimas is a city on the shore of Maracaibo Lake in Zulia State in northwestern Venezuela. In 2005, its population was around 200,859.

People

Population351,736
Density5,802/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain33.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population351,736
Population Density5,802 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates10.3991°, -71.4521°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceZulia
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation33.5 inches (850 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cabimas

Cabimas is a large city in Venezuela (Zulia) with a population of 351,736. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in Cabimas

Cabimas has an average annual temperature of 29.9°C (86°F). The hottest month is Jul (30.7°C), the coldest is Dec (29.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 672 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 29.4°C / 85°F 24.5° / 34.3° 4.4
Feb 29.4°C / 85°F 24.8° / 34.1° 2.4
Mar 29.8°C / 86°F 25.3° / 34.4° 15.0
Apr 30.2°C / 86°F 26.1° / 34.4° 35.7
May 30.2°C / 86°F 26.3° / 34.2° 86.1
Jun 30.6°C / 87°F 26.3° / 34.8° 55.3
Jul 30.7°C / 87°F 26.3° / 35.1° 54.0
Aug 30.6°C / 87°F 26.2° / 35° 96.5
Sep 29.8°C / 86°F 25.6° / 34.1° 103.1
Oct 29.3°C / 85°F 25.2° / 33.4° 126.4
Nov 29.6°C / 85°F 25.4° / 33.7° 71.9
Dec 29.2°C / 85°F 24.9° / 33.5° 21.2
Cabimas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.2°F
50% above Venezuela avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area60.6 sq mi (157.0 km²)
Population Density5,802/sq mi
Coordinates10.3991°N, 71.4521°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.02"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 1, 2024.

Mar 30, 1999 68 km NNW of Carora, Venezuela M5.8 118 km
Dec 2, 1999 78 km S of Punta Cardón, Venezuela M5.5 137 km
Dec 31, 1993 38 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela M5.4 117 km
Feb 6, 1990 7 km NW of Machiques, Venezuela M5.3 129 km
Aug 4, 2006 66 km WSW of Carora, Venezuela M5.2 100 km
Jul 22, 2020 25 km SE of Albania, Colombia M5.1 126 km
Feb 25, 2008 39 km E of Lagunillas, Venezuela M5.0 66 km
Jan 3, 2006 65 km SE of La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela M5.0 76 km
May 9, 2007 29 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela M4.9 122 km
Aug 9, 2015 43 km SE of Albania, Colombia M4.7 107 km
May 9, 2015 17 km NE of Maicao, Colombia M4.7 141 km
Jul 25, 2024 23 km ENE of Mene Grande, Venezuela M4.7 98 km
Nov 20, 1999 31 km WNW of Carora, Venezuela M4.7 122 km
Mar 31, 1999 27 km SSW of Carora, Venezuela M4.7 148 km
Feb 26, 2004 36 km ESE of Barrancas, Colombia M4.6 122 km
Jun 1, 2014 27 km ESE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia M4.6 147 km
Jul 6, 2007 9 km E of Machiques, Venezuela M4.6 117 km
Feb 24, 2014 34 km E of El Molino, Colombia M4.5 130 km
Aug 29, 2024 13 km ENE of Mene Grande, Venezuela M4.5 91 km
Jan 4, 2016 37 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela M4.5 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in
May 82°F (28°C) 3.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 4.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
December 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in

Cabimas has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and March the driest (0.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Cabimas

Institution Type Founded Website
Rectorado UNERMB University - ,
UNIR University - ,
Universidad Alonso de Ojeda University - ,
Universidad Alonso de Ojeda - Principal University - ,
Universidad del Zulia Núcleo Cabimas University - ,

Schools in Cabimas

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hermagoras Chavez - - - -
Escuela Primaria Ramón Reinoso Nuñez - - - -
Liceo Nocturno Alejandro Fuenmayor - - - -
Escuela Técnica Industrial Juan Ignacio Valbuena - - - -
Centro Educativo de Adiestramiento Simon Bolivar - - - -
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Museums in Cabimas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Arquidiocesano Obispo Lasso
Museo Arquidiocesano Obispo Lasso
Museo Conoce Tu Puente
Museo Conoce Tu Puente
Museo Rafael Urdaneta
Museo Rafael Urdaneta

Libraries in Cabimas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Cabimas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Antigua Holsun
Antigua Holsun
Charcuteria a que Leo
Charcuteria a que Leo
Deposito de Licores
Deposito de Licores
Mercado de Corito
Mercado de Las Playitas
Mercado Santa Rosalia
Mi chinita

Restaurants in Cabimas

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Trattoria

Theatres in Cabimas

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Municipal Javier Fernandez

Monuments in Cabimas

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Parque Residencias Carnevalli

Bus Stations in Cabimas

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Pasajeros

Gas Stations in Cabimas

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

E/S El Dividive
E/S El Mene
E/S Falcón Zulia
E/S Santa Clara
VE #4552445992
VE #6199800381
VE #6199800382
VE #9076667008

Banks in Cabimas

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Venezuela
Banco Mercantil
Occidental de Descuento

Shopping Malls in Cabimas

3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

C.C Unión
CC La Fuente
Centro Comercial Galileo

Stadiums & Teams in Cabimas

TeamLeagueDivision
Niños Cantores Stadium
PEQUEÑAS LIGAS CACIQUE MARA
SAN RAFAEL

Airports Near Cabimas

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Chinita International AirportMARLarge Airport
Hacienda El Caimito Airport-Small Airport
Macana Airport-Small Airport
Mene Grande Airport-Small Airport
Oro Negro AirportCBSSmall Airport
San Benito Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Cabimas

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Clínico San Miguel

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cabimas

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Congregación Los Justos de las Naciones
Iglesia de San Juan Bautista
Iglesia de San Martín de Porres
Iglesia de San Martín de Porres

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas
Elevation
3 m (10 ft)
Area
157.0 km² (60.6 mi²)
Founded
1758
Postal Code
4013
Website
alcaldias.com/cabimas

Around Cabimas

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 6
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 2
Restaurants 1
Supermarkets 3
Parks 12
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 1

🇻🇪 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 Cabimas

What is the population of Cabimas?

Cabimas has a population of 351,736 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 5,802 people per square mile, spread across 60.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cabimas?

Cabimas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.5 inches.

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