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La Grita, Venezuela

Táchira · Venezuela

La Grita is a mid-size city in Táchira, Venezuela with a population of 37,545. Elevation: 4,777 ft (1,456 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

37,545 Population 119/sq mi density
4,777 ft Elevation 1,456 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
48.8 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About La Grita

La Grita

La Grita is a town in the north west of Táchira state, Venezuela. It has a population of 80,000. Located in an Andean valley, La Grita has a beautiful natural setting and fertile land. The town includes colonial style houses and open plazas. The area offers visitors activities including hiking, camping, mountain climbing, as well as flora and fauna observation. Religious tourism is a main attraction during Semana Santa or during the celebration of the Santo Cristo de La Grita every 6 August.

People

Population37,545
Density119/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain48.8 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation4,777 ft (1,456 m)
Population37,545
Population Density119 / sq mi
Elevation4,777 ft (1,456 m)
Coordinates8.1332°, -71.9839°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceTáchira
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation48.8 inches (1,240 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Grita

La Grita is a mid-size city in Venezuela (Táchira) with a population of 37,545. The city sits at an elevation of 4,777 feet (1,456 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in La Grita

La Grita has an average annual temperature of 19.9°C (68°F). The hottest month is Apr (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (19.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 569 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.2°C / 67°F 12.5° / 27.1° 24.3
Feb 20°C / 68°F 13.5° / 27.8° 15.5
Mar 20.5°C / 69°F 14.3° / 28.9° 32.5
Apr 20.6°C / 69°F 15.1° / 28.3° 58.5
May 20.3°C / 69°F 15° / 27.5° 61.3
Jun 19.3°C / 67°F 14.4° / 26° 66.5
Jul 19.2°C / 66°F 14.5° / 25.8° 48.3
Aug 19.6°C / 67°F 14.4° / 26.8° 41.6
Sep 20.2°C / 68°F 14.9° / 27.6° 47.0
Oct 20.1°C / 68°F 14.8° / 28° 63.5
Nov 19.8°C / 68°F 14.9° / 26.7° 60.8
Dec 19.8°C / 68°F 13.9° / 26.6° 49.6
La Grita experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,777 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below Venezuela avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,777 ft (1,456 m)
Area315.3 sq mi (816.5 km²)
Population Density119/sq mi
Coordinates8.1332°N, 71.9839°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"
28% above Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 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 80 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 150 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 79 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 89 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 21 km
Jul 16, 2007 19 km N of Cubará, Colombia M5.2 107 km
Jun 20, 2007 16 km NNW of Cubará, Colombia M5.2 113 km
Feb 21, 1994 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia M5.2 106 km
Jun 2, 1994 43 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.2 83 km
Apr 20, 2009 14 km ESE of San Alberto, Colombia M5.1 149 km
Oct 14, 2017 34 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.1 96 km
Nov 17, 1995 19 km NNW of Fortul, Colombia M5.1 131 km
Jun 2, 1994 47 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.1 79 km
Oct 1, 2017 8 km NE of El Playón, Colombia M5.1 145 km
Jun 6, 1994 49 km ESE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.0 68 km
Mar 11, 1992 52 km NW of Arauquita, Colombia M4.9 88 km
Apr 3, 2018 30 km SSW of El Vigía, Venezuela M4.9 38 km
Apr 10, 2006 44 km NNW of Arauquita, Colombia M4.9 93 km
Apr 12, 2017 7 km E of Tona, Colombia M4.8 145 km
Jul 5, 1994 41 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M4.8 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
March 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 6.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 6.2 in Warmest
June 55°F (13°C) 6.3 in Wettest
July 54°F (12°C) 5.8 in
August 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 5.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
December 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in

La Grita has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 53°F in January to 55°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (0.8").

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Schools in La Grita

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceo Militar Jáuregui - - - -
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Radio Stations near La Grita

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
W Radio 99.7 FM folclor, information AAC
Impacto Stereo 98.2 FM (CO) cristiana, family MP3
Radio C - MP3 128 kbps
Acción 104.5 FM (La diferencia en el dial) deportes, music AAC 32 kbps

Museums in La Grita

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Bolivariana
General en Jefe Eleazar López Contreras
Martín Morales (Pintor)

Libraries in La Grita

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

Hotels in La Grita

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Romereña - Posada Agroturistica
La Romereña - Posada Agroturistica

Restaurants in La Grita

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Montaña
Restaurante Auxiliar

Stadiums & Teams in La Grita

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Grita

17 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 Airport-Small Airport
Casigua El Cubo AirportCUVSmall Airport
Cinera Airport-Small Airport
El Guayabo del Zulia Airport-Small Airport
La Fortuna Airport-Small Airport
Los Malabares Airport-Small Airport
Petrolea Airport-Small Airport
Piscuri Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Grande de Táchira Airport-Small Airport
San Francisco de Mérida Airport-Small Airport
Tibú AirportTIBSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Grita

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basílica Menor del Espíritu Santo
Capilla de Nuestra Señora de Coromoto
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles
Instituto de Estudios Superiores , antropologicos y Gnosticos. Lumen de Lumine

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas
Elevation
1,440 m (4,725 ft)
Postal Code
5022

🇻🇪 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 La Grita

What is the population of La Grita?

La Grita has a population of 37,545 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 119 people per square mile, spread across 315.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Grita?

La Grita has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.8 inches.

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