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Carora, Venezuela
Lara · Venezuela
Carora is a large city in Lara, Venezuela with a population of 121,741. Elevation: 1,378 ft (420 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Carora
The City of Carora, commonly called Carora City, is a city in Lara State, Venezuela, on the Morere River, a branch of the Tocuyo River. It is about 54 miles southwest of Barquisimeto.
People
Climate
| Population | 121,741 |
| Population Density | 388 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,378 ft (420 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.1728°, -70.0810° |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
| Country | 🇻🇪 Venezuela |
| State / Province | Lara |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.9 inches (786 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Carora
Carora is a large city in Venezuela (Lara) with a population of 121,741. The city sits at an elevation of 1,378 feet (420 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.
Climate in Carora
Carora has an average annual temperature of 25.2°C (77°F). The hottest month is Sep (26.2°C), the coldest is Jan (23.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 229 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above Venezuela avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,378 ft (420 m) |
| Area | 313.5 sq mi (811.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 388/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.1728°N, 70.0810°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 1.8 in |
Carora has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in January to 80°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (0.6").
Colleges & Universities in Carora
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Corina de Zubillaga | College | - | , |
| Colegio Cristo Rey | College | - | , |
| Colegio Nuestra Señora Del Rosario | College | - | , |
| Fe Y Alegria | College | - | , |
| Universidad Experimental Politécnica (Unexpo) | College | - | , |
Schools in Carora
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNEXPO | - | - | - | - |
| Casa de la cultura Juan Martínez Herrera | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria Expedito Cortez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Ramón Pompilio Oropeza (El Grupo) | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Capacitación Experimental Socialista (INCES) | - | - | - | - |
| L.B Dr. Julio S. Alvarez | - | - | - | - |
| L. B. Andres Bello | - | - | - | - |
| E.B José Herrera Oropeza | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Carora
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Carora
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church ruins | ||||
| Pintor Riveros Tejada |
Farmers Markets in Carora
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Clave | |||||
| La Despensa | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Carora |
Hotels in Carora
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Carora
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Carora
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Carora
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Carora
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Carora
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Carora
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Carora
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Carora
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jacinto Lara International Airport | BRM | Large Airport |
| Churuguara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Cenizo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Jabillal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Pastora Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tamayare Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tinaquillo A Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Venelac Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Carora
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| MRW |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Carora
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla | |
| capilla de San Antonio | |
| Capilla San Dionisio | |
| Iglesia Cristo Rey | |
| Iglesia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | |
| Iglesia San José de Calicanto |
Quick Facts
Around Carora
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Carora
1 places within 15 km
- • Semiárido
🇻🇪 About Venezuela
Public Holidays in Venezuela
34 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Carora
What is the population of Carora?
Carora has a population of 121,741 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 388 people per square mile, spread across 313.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Carora?
Carora has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches.