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El Vigía, Venezuela
Mérida · Venezuela
El Vigía is a large city in Mérida, Venezuela with a population of 162,289. Elevation: 348 ft (106 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
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About El Vigía
The Alberto Adriani Municipality is one of the 23 municipalities that makes up the Venezuelan state of Mérida and, according to a 2007 population estimate by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 128,222. The town of El Vigía is the shire town of the Alberto Adriani Municipality.
People
Climate
| Population | 162,289 |
| Population Density | 1,180 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.6135°, -71.6570° |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
| Country | 🇻🇪 Venezuela |
| State / Province | Mérida |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.8 inches (1,569 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Vigía
El Vigía is a large city in Venezuela (Mérida) with a population of 162,289. The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet (106 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.8 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.
Climate in El Vigía
El Vigía has an average annual temperature of 28.4°C (83°F). The hottest month is Aug (29°C), the coldest is Jan (27.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2004 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above Venezuela avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Area | 137.6 sq mi (356.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,180/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.6135°N, 71.6570°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 5.0 in |
El Vigía has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (2.6").
Colleges & Universities in El Vigía
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unidad Educativa Luis Beltran Prieto Figueroa | University | — | — |
| Universidad de Los Andes Nucleo El Vigía | University | — | — |
| Universidad Experimental Simón Rodriguez - Núcleo El Vigía. | University | — | — |
Schools in El Vigía
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unidad Educativa Alfa | — | — | — | — |
| Grupo Escolar Tovar | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Cecilio Acosta | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Santa Teresita | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Alberto Adriani | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Rómulo Gallegos | — | — | — | — |
| E.B. Mauricio Encinoso | — | — | — | — |
| Tec. Cristóbal Mendoza | — | — | — | — |
| Chef Bleu | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santo Tomas | — | — | — | — |
| Simoncito Santa Inés | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa La Blanca | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad educativa Josefa Camejo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Sur America | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. 12 de Febrero | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Dr Claudio Corredor Müller | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near El Vigía
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordillera 104.7 FM | folclor, latino | MP3 | |
| CDR 98.7 FM | entretenimiento, latino | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio C | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Pregón 95.7 FM | information, latino | MP3 | |
| Acción 104.5 FM (La diferencia en el dial) | deportes, music | AAC 32 kbps |
Farmers Markets in El Vigía
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado campesino Olinto Vera |
Hotels in El Vigía
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in El Vigía
12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in El Vigía
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in El Vigía
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in El Vigía
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in El Vigía
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Vigía
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in El Vigía
11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in El Vigía
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in El Vigía
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Vigía
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alberto Carnevalli Airport | MRD | Medium Airport |
| Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport | VIG | Medium Airport |
| La Fria Airport | LFR | Medium Airport |
| Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport | STB | Medium Airport |
| Campo de Palma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Central Venezuela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chinazón Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Guayabo del Zulia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Encontrados Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hoya Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Clavellinas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Miguelón Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pedraza La Vieja Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Francisco de Mérida Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Vigía
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro |
Quick Facts
Around El Vigía
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Venezuela
34 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About El Vigía
What is the population of El Vigía?
El Vigía has a population of 162,289 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 1,180 people per square mile, spread across 137.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Vigía?
El Vigía has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.8 inches.