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La Asunción, Venezuela
Nueva Esparta · Venezuela
La Asunción is a mid-size city in Nueva Esparta, Venezuela with a population of 35,084. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Asunción
La Asunción is a city in Venezuela. The capital of Nueva Esparta state, it lies on Margarita Island in the Caribbean Sea, off the South American mainland. It is situated in a fertile valley surrounded by green hills, 6 miles (10 km) inland from the port of Porlamar, where a cooler climate exists. The city was founded in 1565 by Captain Pedro González Cervantes de Albornoz. It has an imposing backdrop of Santa Rosa Castle, also known as the Santa Rosa Fort, which was built to protect the city. The most important structures in the city are built around the Plaza Bolívar. The Catedral Nuestra Señora de La Asunción, dated to the 16th century, is one of the earliest churches in the country. According to the 2011 census, it has a population of 28,513 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 35,084 |
| Population Density | 4,886 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.0333°, -63.8628° |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
| Country | 🇻🇪 Venezuela |
| State / Province | Nueva Esparta |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.5 inches (926 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Asunción
La Asunción is a mid-size city in Venezuela (Nueva Esparta) with a population of 35,084. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.
Climate in La Asunción
La Asunción has an average annual temperature of 28.4°C (83°F). The hottest month is Sep (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (26.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 489 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above Venezuela avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,886/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.0333°N, 63.8628°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 45 km |
| 1853 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 70 km |
| 1997 | CARIACO-CUMANA | Earthquake | - | 81 | 64 km |
| 1802 | CUMANA | Earthquake | - | - | 107 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 3.9 in |
La Asunción has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and March the driest (0.9").
Schools in La Asunción
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.E. Luisa Caseres | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near La Asunción
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in La Asunción
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Casa Santiago Mariño | ||||
| Museo del Hombre Insular | ||||
| Museo Francisco Narváez | ||||
| Museo Pueblos de Margarita |
Libraries in La Asunción
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Los Robles | 0.0 | |||||
| La Sociedad | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Asunción
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Artesanal de Juan Griego | |||||
| Mercado de Conejeros | |||||
| Mercado de Pescadores | |||||
| Mercado de Pescadores de Juan Griego | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Juan Griego |
Hotels in La Asunción
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in La Asunción
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in La Asunción
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Asunción
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Asunción
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Asunción
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Asunción
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International Airport | PMV | Large Airport |
| Antonio José de Sucre Airport | CUM | Medium Airport |
| General Francisco Bermúdez Airport | CUP | Medium Airport |
| Andrés Miguel Salazar Marcano Airport | ICC | Small Airport |
| Araya Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in La Asunción
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ipostel |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Asunción
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de La Asunción |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Venezuela
34 public holidays this year
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What is the population of La Asunción?
La Asunción has a population of 35,084 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 4,886 people per square mile, spread across 7.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Asunción?
La Asunción has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.5 inches.