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Caripito, Venezuela

Monagas · Venezuela

Caripito is a mid-size city in Monagas, Venezuela with a population of 43,448. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

43,448 Population 2,954/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
53.5 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About Caripito

Caripito

Caripito is a city in the state of Monagas, Venezuela. It has around 50,000 inhabitants. It is the third largest city in the state, after Maturín and Punta de Mata.

People

Population43,448
Density2,954/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain53.5 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Population43,448
Population Density2,954 / sq mi
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates10.1114°, -63.0999°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceMonagas
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation53.5 inches (1,360 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Caripito

Caripito is a mid-size city in Venezuela (Monagas) with a population of 43,448. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.5 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in Caripito

Caripito has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (25.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 991 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.8°C / 79°F 19.2° / 33.6° 28.5
Feb 26.7°C / 80°F 20.4° / 34.6° 27.4
Mar 27.4°C / 81°F 21.4° / 35.3° 85.7
Apr 28.1°C / 83°F 22.1° / 36.3° 29.5
May 28.6°C / 83°F 22.6° / 36.6° 51.4
Jun 27°C / 81°F 22.3° / 35.3° 156.1
Jul 26.7°C / 80°F 22.4° / 33° 122.1
Aug 26.9°C / 80°F 22.4° / 34.5° 128.6
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 22.7° / 35.3° 87.4
Oct 27.3°C / 81°F 22.3° / 35.1° 99.6
Nov 26.7°C / 80°F 22.4° / 34° 103.3
Dec 26.2°C / 79°F 21.1° / 32.9° 71.3
Caripito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above Venezuela avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area14.7 sq mi (38.1 km²)
Population Density2,954/sq mi
Coordinates10.1114°N, 63.0999°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.5"
41% above Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

942 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 1, 2025.

Jul 9, 1997 26 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M7.0 69 km
Oct 4, 2000 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M6.2 127 km
Oct 12, 2013 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M6.0 123 km
Jun 23, 2024 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela M6.0 79 km
Jan 15, 2010 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.6 56 km
Dec 26, 1998 32 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.4 73 km
Aug 17, 1991 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.4 116 km
Jul 9, 1997 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 75 km
Jul 14, 2022 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 88 km
Jun 27, 2008 64 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 138 km
Jul 9, 1997 35 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.2 64 km
Apr 7, 2016 31 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 74 km
Jun 23, 2018 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 84 km
Apr 16, 2015 30 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.1 110 km
Feb 4, 2015 45 km E of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.1 70 km
Jan 15, 2004 35 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.1 107 km
Jun 12, 2021 52 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.0 55 km
Mar 6, 1996 18 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.0 142 km
Jul 6, 2010 29 km SW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.0 76 km
May 12, 2025 33 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.0 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Emily (2005).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Emily Category 2 245 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 217 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 4 128 km
1853 CUMANA Earthquake 5.0 m 1,000 128 km
1997 CARIACO-CUMANA Earthquake 81 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
July 80°F (26°C) 8.2 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 7.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in
November 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in
December 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in

Caripito has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (1.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Caripito

Schools in Caripito

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
E.P.B. Manuelita Sáenz
E.B. Arturo Uslar Pietri
L.N. José Tadeo Monagas
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Radio Stations near Caripito

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NucleaR radio Venezuela. MP3

Farmers Markets in Caripito

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Caripito

Hotels in Caripito

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Posada Caripiteño

Gas Stations in Caripito

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E/S El Porvenir
VE #8012437298

Airports Near Caripito

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco Bermúdez AirportCUPMedium Airport
José Tadeo Monagas International AirportMUNMedium Airport
Agropecuaria Los Araguaneyes AirportSmall Airport
El Terrón AirportSmall Airport
Finca Villa Carrara II AirportSmall Airport
Hato Altamira de Monagas AirportSmall Airport
Hato el Gallo AirstripSmall Airport
Hato Guaribe AirportSmall Airport
Hato Veladero AirportSmall Airport
Las Flores AirportSmall Airport
Punta de Mata AirportSmall Airport
Punta Gorda AirportSmall Airport
Río de Agua AirportSmall Airport
Santa Bárbara de Monagas AirportSmall Airport
Valle Hondo AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas
Area
38.1 km² (14.7 mi²)

🇻🇪 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 Caripito

What is the population of Caripito?

Caripito has a population of 43,448 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 2,954 people per square mile, spread across 14.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Caripito?

Caripito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.5 inches.

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