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Cumaná, Venezuela

Sucre · Venezuela

Cumaná is a large city in Sucre, Venezuela with a population of 405,626. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

405,626 Population 1,757/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
35.8 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About Cumaná

Cumaná

Cumaná is the capital city of Venezuela's Sucre State. It is located 402 kilometres (250 mi) east of Caracas. Cumaná was one of the first cities founded by Spain in the mainland Americas and is the oldest continuously-inhabited Hispanic-established city in South America. Its early history includes several successful counters by the indigenous people of the area who were attempting to prevent Spanish incursion into their land, resulting in the city being refounded several times. The municipality of Sucre, which includes the capital city, Cumaná, had a population of 358,919 at the 2011 Census; the latest estimate is 423,546.

People

Population405,626
Density1,757/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain35.8 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Population405,626
Population Density1,757 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates10.4639°, -64.1786°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceSucre
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation35.8 inches (909 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cumaná

Cumaná is a large city in Venezuela (Sucre) with a population of 405,626. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.8 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in Cumaná

Cumaná has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (28.5°C), the coldest is Jan (26.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 426 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.6°C / 80°F 21.7° / 31.4° 11.6
Feb 26.8°C / 80°F 21.9° / 31.7° 6.3
Mar 27°C / 81°F 22.3° / 31.7° 8.1
Apr 28°C / 82°F 23.4° / 32.5° 6.3
May 28.5°C / 83°F 24° / 33° 19.7
Jun 28.2°C / 83°F 23.8° / 32.5° 41.4
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 23.3° / 32.4° 63.5
Aug 28.1°C / 83°F 23.2° / 33° 80.5
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 23.1° / 33.7° 62.9
Oct 28.3°C / 83°F 23° / 33.6° 48.0
Nov 27.7°C / 82°F 22.8° / 32.6° 51.2
Dec 26.8°C / 80°F 22.2° / 31.4° 26.4
Cumaná has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 35.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above Venezuela avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area230.9 sq mi (598.0 km²)
Population Density1,757/sq mi
Coordinates10.4639°N, 64.1786°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.8"
6% below Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.24"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

104 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Oct 7, 2024.

Jul 9, 1997 26 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M7.0 77 km
Jan 15, 2010 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.6 77 km
Mar 21, 1990 106 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M5.4 138 km
Sep 9, 2019 26 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.4 27 km
Dec 26, 1998 32 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.4 71 km
Jul 9, 1997 35 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.2 71 km
Feb 4, 2015 45 km E of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.1 149 km
Mar 6, 1996 18 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.0 18 km
Jan 15, 2019 26 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.9 118 km
May 11, 2023 24 km ENE of San Antonio, Venezuela M4.9 77 km
Jun 7, 1990 45 km NE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.8 142 km
Oct 12, 2012 near the coast of Venezuela M4.8 150 km
Dec 14, 1997 26 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M4.8 66 km
Jan 7, 2019 31 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.8 123 km
Nov 10, 1997 42 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.8 135 km
Sep 13, 2022 75 km WNW of Barcelona, Venezuela M4.7 120 km
Feb 16, 1998 35 km NNE of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M4.7 38 km
Oct 7, 2024 23 km N of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela M4.7 148 km
Nov 15, 1997 47 km ESE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.7 142 km
Jul 9, 1997 23 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.7 81 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 3 240 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 201 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 28 km
1853 CUMANA Earthquake 5.0 m 1,000 5 km
1997 CARIACO-CUMANA Earthquake 81 77 km
1802 CUMANA Earthquake 40 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 5.2 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in
September 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
November 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in
December 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in

Cumaná has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and March the driest (0.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Cumaná

Institution Type Founded Website
Escuela Técnica Industrial College
INCE College Visit →
UNEFA University
Universidad Católica Santa Rosa University Visit →
Universidad de Oriente University
Universidad Nororiental Privada "Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho" University
Universidad Politécnica Territorial del oeste de Sucre "Clodosbaldo Russian" University

Schools in Cumaná

75+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
U.E. Alberto Sanabria
E.B. Juan Freites
U.E. Cruz Almandoz Mora
E.B. Etanislao Rendón
U.E. Creación Caigüire
Unidad Educativa "Bolivariana" La Inmaculada
E.B. Francisco de Miranda
U.E. Cristobal de Quesada
Liceo Rafael Castro Machado
Escuela República de Argentina
Escuela Básica La Trinidad
E.B. Javier Alcalá Vasquez
L.B Creación Cantarrana
CEDISUC
E.B. Los Bordones
Liceo Ramón Sucre
Casa de los Niños
Escuela Fe y Alegria
Escuela Rebeca Mejia
Escuela Técnica Comercial "Modesto Silva"
Liceo Pedro Arnal
Liceo Corazón de Jesús
Unidad educativa Colegio Nuestra señora del Carmen
E.B. El Tacal I
U.E. Colegio Cruz Salmerón Acosta
Escuela Básica Los Chaimas
Unidad Educativa Colegio Jose Silverio Cordova
E B. Alí Primera
U.E. Nueva Toledo
Liceo Pedro Arnal
Escuela Primaria Básica Estado Nueva Esparta
U.E. Madre Alberta Jiménez
Escuela Básica Don Rómulo Gallegos
U.E.P. Libertador
U.E. Marco Antonio Saluzzo
U.E. Andrés Eloy Blanco
Liceo Luis Graterol Bolívar
U.E. Federal Sucre
Escuela República de Argentina
Escuela Básica La Trinidad
E.B. Juan Freites
U.E. Cruz Almandoz Mora
E.B. Etanislao Rendón
U.E. Creación Caigüire
Unidad Educativa "Bolivariana" La Inmaculada
E.B. Francisco de Miranda
U.E. Cristobal de Quesada
Liceo Rafael Castro Machado
U.E. Federal Sucre
U.E. Alberto Sanabria
E.B. Javier Alcalá Vasquez
L.B Creación Cantarrana
CEDISUC
E.B. Los Bordones
Liceo Ramón Sucre
Casa de los Niños
Escuela Fe y Alegria
U.E. Nueva Toledo
Liceo Corazón de Jesús
Unidad educativa Colegio Nuestra señora del Carmen
E.B. El Tacal II
E.B. El Tacal I
U.E. Colegio Cruz Salmerón Acosta
Escuela Básica Los Chaimas
Unidad Educativa Colegio Jose Silverio Cordova
E B. Alí Primera
Escuela Rebeca Mejia
Escuela Técnica Comercial "Modesto Silva"
Escuela Primaria Básica Estado Nueva Esparta
U.E. Madre Alberta Jiménez
Escuela Básica Don Rómulo Gallegos
U.E.P. Libertador
U.E. Marco Antonio Saluzzo
U.E. Andrés Eloy Blanco
Liceo Luis Graterol Bolívar
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Radio Stations near Cumaná

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Lasser 97.7 FM AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Cumaná

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Andés Eloy Blanco
Casa de Andés Eloy Blanco
Casa del Poeta Cruz Salmerón Acosta
Museo Cruz Salmerón Acosta
Museo Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho
Museo Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho

Libraries in Cumaná

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central Armando Zuloaga Blanco0.0
Biblioteca Central Armando Zuloaga Blanco0.0

Farmers Markets in Cumaná

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado La Llanada
Mercado Municipal de Cumaná

Hotels in Cumaná

18 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Apart Hotel Gran Franca
Cabañas San Luis
Gran Hotel Cumaná
Hospedaje Italia
Hotel Angelopolis
Hotel Bahia Azul
Hotel Los Bordones
Hotel Mariño
Hotel Minerva
Hotel Paradise Cumanagoto
Hotel Regina
Hotel Savoia
Hotel Villamar Suites
La Casa Hotel
Nueva Toledo Suites & Hotel
Posada El Capitán
Posada San Francisco
Villa Romana

Restaurants in Cumaná

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bahía Self Service
Fogón de La Arepa, C.A.
La Casa del Pasticho
Los Pollos de Manchichi
Oriente Deli
Pancho Rancho
Pizzeria Milán
Sakana restaurant

Cafes in Cumaná

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chip-a-cookie

Cinemas in Cumaná

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinex

Theatres in Cumaná

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Luis Mariano Rivera

Monuments in Cumaná

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a Francisco de Miranda
Monumento Cumaná 500
Monumento El Indio y el Monje

Castles in Cumaná

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castillo de San Antonio de la Eminencia

Clinics in Cumaná

7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Clínico Punta del Este
Centro Clínico Universitario de Oriente
Clinica Josefina Figuera
Clinica Oriente
Clínica Santa Ana
Módulo
Policlínica Sucre

Bus Stations in Cumaná

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Pasajeros de Cumaná

Gas Stations in Cumaná

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E/S 2000
E/S El Águila
E/S Nueva Toledo
E/S Nueva Toledo
E/S San José
E/S San Luis
E/S Venezuela
E/S Virgen del Valle I
VE #5323808121
VE #9801555911

Banks in Cumaná

17 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Venezuela
Banco de Venezuela
Banco de Venezuela
Banco de Venezuela
Banco de Venezuela
Banco del Tesoro
Banco del Tesoro
Banesco
Banesco
Bicentenario
Bicentenario
Caroní
Exterior
Fondo Común
Nacional de Crédito
Provincial
Venezolano de Crédito

Shopping Malls in Cumaná

13 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

C.C Marina Plaza
C.C. Ciudad Cumaná
C.C. Cumaná Plaza
C.C. El Bosque
C.C. Express Mall
C.C. Gina
C.C. HiperGalerías Cumaná
C.C. Humboldt
C.C. Nohelia Blohm
C.C. Sumei
Centro Comercial Cariaco
Centro Comercial la Banca
M.M. Plaza

Stadiums & Teams in Cumaná

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Armando Parra
Estadio Delfin Marval

Airports Near Cumaná

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International AirportPMVLarge Airport
General José Antonio Anzoategui International AirportBLALarge Airport
Antonio José de Sucre AirportCUMMedium Airport
Andrés Miguel Salazar Marcano AirportICCSmall Airport
Araya AirportSmall Airport
Finca Villa Carrara II AirportSmall Airport
Hato Guaribe AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cumaná

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Grupo ZOOM
Grupo ZOOM
TEALCA
TEALCA

Treatment Centers in Cumaná

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Clínico Punta del Este
Policlínica Sucre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cumaná

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cancha De Vasque de Punta Arenas
Catedral de Cumaná
Catedral de Cumaná
Iglesia Chiquinquira
Iglesia Chiquinquira
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Llas Mercedes
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Llas Mercedes
Iglesia San José de Cantarrana
Iglesia San José de Cantarrana
Iglesia Santa Ana
Iglesia Santa Ana
Iglesia Santa Inés
Iglesia Santa Inés
Iglesia Virgen del Valle
Iglesia Virgen del Valle
Monumento de Punta Arenas
Nuestra Señora de Fátima
Nuestra Señora de Fátima
Salón del Reino Testigos de Jehová
Salón del Reino Testigos de Jehová

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas
Elevation
43 m (141 ft)
Area
598.0 km² (230.8 mi²)
Founded
1502
Postal Code
6101
Website
alcaldiabolivarianadesucre.com/

Around Cumaná

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 30
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 2
Restaurants 5
Cafes 1
Supermarkets 5
Banks 14
Hotels 9
Libraries 1
Parks 34
Police Stations 6
Fire Stations 2
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Cumaná

61 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (2)
  • • Playa Los Chivos
  • • Playa San Luis
🏰 Castles (2)
  • • Castillo de Araya
  • • Castillo de San Antonio de la Eminencia
⛰️ Peaks (54)
  • • Cerro Auyamal
  • • Cerro Barbón
  • • Cerro Barranca
  • • Cerro Barrigón
  • • Cerro Blanco
  • + 49 more
🏛️ Ruins (3)
  • • Fuerte de Santiago
  • • Ruinas de la antigua Gobernación del Estado Sucre
  • • Ruinas de la Plaza Martí

🇻🇪 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 Cumaná

What is the population of Cumaná?

Cumaná has a population of 405,626 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 1,757 people per square mile, spread across 230.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cumaná?

Cumaná has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.8 inches.

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