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El Cobre, Venezuela

Táchira · Venezuela

El Cobre is a small town in Táchira, Venezuela with a population of 0. Elevation: 6,227 ft (1,898 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,227 ft Elevation 1,898 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
56.4 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About El Cobre

El Cobre is a town in the Venezuelan Andean state of Táchira. The town is the shire town of the José María Vargas Municipality.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain56.4 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation6,227 ft (1,898 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation6,227 ft (1,898 m)
Coordinates8.0343°, -72.0578°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceTáchira
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation56.4 inches (1,433 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Cobre

El Cobre is a small town in Venezuela (Táchira) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 6,227 feet (1,898 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.4 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

El Cobre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 313 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 56.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,227 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above Venezuela avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,227 ft (1,898 m)
Area315.3 sq mi (816.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates8.0343°N, 72.0578°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.4"
48% above Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

198 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 69 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 139 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 69 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 79 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 25 km
Feb 21, 1994 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia M5.2 104 km
Jun 20, 2007 16 km NNW of Cubará, Colombia M5.2 101 km
Jul 16, 2007 19 km N of Cubará, Colombia M5.2 95 km
Jun 2, 1994 43 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.2 72 km
Nov 17, 1995 19 km NNW of Fortul, Colombia M5.1 122 km
Apr 20, 2009 14 km ESE of San Alberto, Colombia M5.1 139 km
Oct 1, 2017 8 km NE of El Playón, Colombia M5.1 133 km
Oct 14, 2017 34 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.1 86 km
Jun 2, 1994 47 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.1 68 km
Oct 27, 1990 19 km WSW of Fortul, Colombia M5.0 143 km
Jun 6, 1994 49 km ESE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.0 61 km
Apr 3, 2018 30 km SSW of El Vigía, Venezuela M4.9 51 km
Apr 10, 2006 44 km NNW of Arauquita, Colombia M4.9 87 km
Mar 11, 1992 52 km NW of Arauquita, Colombia M4.9 81 km
May 31, 1994 51 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M4.8 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
April 66°F (19°C) 6.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 6.3 in Warmest
June 67°F (19°C) 5.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in
August 67°F (19°C) 4.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 5.8 in
October 67°F (19°C) 7.7 in Wettest
November 66°F (19°C) 5.9 in
December 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in

El Cobre has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 46°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.7") and February the driest (2.0").

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Radio Stations near El Cobre

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fiesta Latina 106.1 FM latino, merengue AAC
Cordillera 104.7 FM folclor, latino MP3
Radio Mix Retro 2000s, 70s AAC+ 128 kbps
Andes 89.3 FM entretenimiento, musica AAC+ 64 kbps
La Salsera FM latino, salsa MP3
Tama Stereo AAC+ 32 kbps
Vibra Radio 96.9 (CO) MP3 64 kbps
W Radio 99.7 FM folclor, information AAC
Impacto Stereo 98.2 FM (CO) cristiana, family MP3
Radio C MP3 128 kbps

Museums in El Cobre

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Bolivariana
General en Jefe Eleazar López Contreras
Museo del Táchira
Museo del Táchira

Libraries in El Cobre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Doña Manuela Paz de Pulido0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Queniquea0.0
Casa de la Cultura Mons. José León Rojas Chaparro0.0

Farmers Markets in El Cobre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado municipal
Mercado municipal
Mercado Municipal de Colón
Mercado Periférico Santa Teresa
Perea
Perea

Stadiums & Teams in El Cobre

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Metropolitano de San Cristóbal
Polideportivo de Pueblo Nuevo
Velódromo JJ Mora

Airports Near El Cobre

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Camilo Daza International AirportCUCMedium Airport
Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso AirportVIGMedium Airport
Juan Vicente Gómez International AirportSVZMedium Airport
La Fria AirportLFRMedium Airport
Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International AirportSTDMedium Airport
Paramillo AirportSCIMedium Airport
Campo de Palma AirportSmall Airport
Casigua El Cubo AirportCUVSmall Airport
Cinera AirportSmall Airport
El Guayabo del Zulia AirportSmall Airport
La Fortuna AirportSmall Airport
Los Malabares AirportSmall Airport
Petrolea AirportSmall Airport
Piscuri AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Grande de Táchira AirportSmall Airport
Tibú AirportTIBSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Cobre

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de El Cobre

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas
Elevation
2,105 m (6,907 ft)

🇻🇪 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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What is the weather like in El Cobre?

El Cobre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 56.4 inches.

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