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Encontrados, Venezuela
Zulia · Venezuela
Encontrados is a small city in Zulia, Venezuela with a population of 26,121. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Encontrados
Encontrados est une ville du Venezuela située dans l'État de Zulia. Fondée en 1778, la ville est le chef-lieu de la municipalité de Catatumbo et de la paroisse civile d'Encontrados. En 2011, sa population est estimée à 48 000 habitants. Elle est connue comme étant la capitale mondiale de la foudre, en raison d'un phénomène météorologique exceptionnel connu sous le nom de foudre de Catatumbo.
People
Climate
| Population | 26,121 |
| Population Density | 83 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.0598°, -72.2346° |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
| Country | 🇻🇪 Venezuela |
| State / Province | Zulia |
| Average Temperature | 84°F (29°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 72.7 inches (1,847 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Encontrados
Encontrados is a small city in Venezuela (Zulia) with a population of 26,121. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.7 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.
Climate in Encontrados
Encontrados has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1250 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 83.6°F |
| 55% above Venezuela avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 314.5 sq mi (814.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 83/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.0598°N, 72.2346°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1961 | NORTHEASTERN | Earthquake | - | - | 129 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 7.5 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 9.3 in | |
| November | 83°F (29°C) | 8.9 in | |
| December | 83°F (28°C) | 4.1 in |
Encontrados has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 82°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.1") and February the driest (2.3").
Bus Stations in Encontrados
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Encontrados
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Encontrados
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport | VIG | Medium Airport |
| Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport | STB | Medium Airport |
| Aricuaisa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bernal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Campo de Palma Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Casigua El Cubo Airport | CUV | Small Airport |
| El Guayabo del Zulia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Encontrados Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Santa Fé Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hoya Grande Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Gran China Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Petrolea Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rosario Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Francisco de Mérida Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tibú Airport | TIB | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Venezuela
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What is the population of Encontrados?
Encontrados has a population of 26,121 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 83 people per square mile, spread across 314.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Encontrados?
Encontrados has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.7 inches.