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Higuerote, Venezuela

Miranda · Venezuela

Higuerote is a mid-size city in Miranda, Venezuela with a population of 41,364. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

41,364 Population 132/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
50.5 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About Higuerote

Higuerote

Higuerote is the capital city of Brión Municipality, located in the coastal region of Barlovento, in the state of Miranda, Venezuela, approximately an hour and a half from Caracas.

People

Population41,364
Density132/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain50.5 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population41,364
Population Density132 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates10.4829°, -66.1010°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceMiranda
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation50.5 inches (1,282 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Higuerote

Higuerote is a mid-size city in Venezuela (Miranda) with a population of 41,364. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in Higuerote

Higuerote has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.9°C), the coldest is Jan (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 298 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 21.5° / 30.3° 47.6
Feb 25.3°C / 78°F 21.4° / 30.9° 24.3
Mar 25.6°C / 78°F 21.5° / 31° 23.6
Apr 26.5°C / 80°F 22.9° / 33.4° 3.6
May 27.4°C / 81°F 23.9° / 33.3° 10.2
Jun 27.5°C / 82°F 23.9° / 33.3° 25.9
Jul 27.5°C / 81°F 23.9° / 33.2° 11.3
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 24.3° / 34.7° 4.2
Sep 28.9°C / 84°F 24.4° / 35.2° 12.6
Oct 28.4°C / 83°F 24.8° / 34.5° 32.1
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 24.1° / 32.6° 42.4
Dec 26.4°C / 80°F 23.1° / 31.5° 59.9
Higuerote has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.6°F
51% above Venezuela avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area313.2 sq mi (811.1 km²)
Population Density132/sq mi
Coordinates10.4829°N, 66.1010°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.28"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.6 on May 19, 2024.

May 4, 2009 14 km WNW of Cúa, Venezuela M5.5 104 km
Mar 21, 1990 106 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M5.4 87 km
Dec 14, 1997 26 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M4.8 145 km
Aug 8, 2005 144 km NNE of Caraballeda, Venezuela M4.7 142 km
Sep 13, 2022 75 km WNW of Barcelona, Venezuela M4.7 90 km
May 19, 2024 55 km ENE of Higuerote, Venezuela M4.6 56 km
Apr 7, 2024 45 km N of Puerto Píritu, Venezuela M4.5 112 km
Aug 30, 2017 25 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.5 44 km
Jun 11, 2020 113 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.4 68 km
Apr 5, 2009 16 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela M4.3 86 km
Mar 18, 1990 113 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.2 74 km
Jan 25, 2003 114 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.2 78 km
Oct 25, 1995 8 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.1 45 km
Jul 1, 1993 122 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.1 80 km
Jan 26, 2020 99 km NW of Barcelona, Venezuela M4.0 77 km
May 26, 2011 near the coast of Venezuela M4.0 146 km
May 30, 1996 78 km NNW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M4.0 134 km
Apr 10, 1990 115 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M4.0 86 km
Mar 8, 2013 109 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.0 69 km
May 4, 2009 10 km E of Las Tejerías, Venezuela M4.0 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Felix (2007).

Year Name Category Closest
2007 Felix Category 2 235 km
2005 Emily Category 3 293 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 244 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1900 MANCUTO Earthquake 10.0 m 25 59 km
1929 CUMANA Earthquake 6.0 m 50 56 km
1967 CARACAS Earthquake 0.1 m 300 135 km
1906 CARACAS Earthquake 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 1.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 1.2 in Driest
April 83°F (28°C) 1.7 in
May 84°F (29°C) 3.3 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 5.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in
September 83°F (28°C) 4.3 in
October 83°F (28°C) 4.7 in
November 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 5.5 in

Higuerote has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.3") and March the driest (1.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Higuerote

Institution Type Founded Website
Instituto Universitario de Barlovento University
Pedagógico de Miranda José Manuel Siso Martinez University

Schools in Higuerote

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
U.E.P. Colegio Nuestra Señora de Fátima
Liceo Rafael Arévalo González
Centro de Educación Inicial Andrés Bello
U.E.P. Barlovento
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Radio Stations near Higuerote

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Platinum 98.7 Fm AAC+ 48 kbps

Libraries in Higuerote

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Isabel Poinciana Bolívar0.0
Biblioteca Pública Eulalia Buroz0.0

Farmers Markets in Higuerote

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Mamporal
Mercado Municipal de Río Chico

Hotels in Higuerote

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Higuerote’s Portal Hotel
Hotel Aguamarina
Hotel Barlovento

Restaurants in Higuerote

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Habibi
La Morocota del Mar
Lungomare
Mi Raúl
Rancho El Pescador
Restaurante Gusta Grill
Restaurante La Cabaña
Sushi Higuerote
Trattoria da Vincenzo

Monuments in Higuerote

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a la Virgen del Carmen
Monumento al Tambor

Bus Stations in Higuerote

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

VE #12513304571

Gas Stations in Higuerote

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E/S El Mango
E/S Trébol

Banks in Higuerote

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Venezuela
Banesco
Mercantil

Shopping Malls in Higuerote

6 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

C.C Farallon Center
Cabo Mall
Centro Comercial Brión
Centro Comercial Flamingo
Centro Comercial Mediterráneo
Centro Comercial Miramare

Stadiums & Teams in Higuerote

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Higuerote

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Caracas Óscar Machado Zuloaga International AirportMedium Airport
Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air BaseMedium Airport
Metropolitano International AirportMedium Airport
Altagracia de Orituco AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Santa Elena de Mirand AirportSmall Airport
Higuerote AirportHGESmall Airport
Playa Pintada AirportSmall Airport
Río Chico (Club Miami)Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Higuerote

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Parroquial Nuestra Señora de Altagracia y su Sagrada Familia
Iglesia Parroquial Nuestra Señora del Carmen"

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas
Elevation
7 m (23 ft)
Postal Code
1231

🇻🇪 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 Higuerote

What is the population of Higuerote?

Higuerote has a population of 41,364 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 132 people per square mile, spread across 313.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Higuerote?

Higuerote has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.5 inches.

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