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La Guardia, Venezuela

Nueva Esparta · Venezuela

La Guardia is a mid-size city in Nueva Esparta, Venezuela with a population of 34,700. Elevation: 161 ft (49 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

34,700 Population 4,121/sq mi density
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
26.6 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About La Guardia

La Guardia

La Guardia is a fishing and tourist community on the northwest coast of Isla Margarita, Venezuela.

People

Population34,700
Density4,121/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain26.6 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Population34,700
Population Density4,121 / sq mi
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Coordinates10.9974°, -64.0181°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceNueva Esparta
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation26.6 inches (675 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Guardia

La Guardia is a mid-size city in Venezuela (Nueva Esparta) with a population of 34,700. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet (49 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.6 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in La Guardia

La Guardia 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.6°C / 80°F 23.3° / 30° 59.0
Feb 27.2°C / 81°F 23.5° / 30.8° 27.3
Mar 27.5°C / 82°F 23.8° / 31.2° 16.3
Apr 28.6°C / 83°F 24.7° / 32.4° 5.9
May 29.1°C / 84°F 25.2° / 33° 10.1
Jun 28.6°C / 83°F 25° / 32.3° 38.0
Jul 28.7°C / 84°F 25° / 32.4° 46.2
Aug 29.2°C / 85°F 25.2° / 33.2° 50.8
Sep 29.6°C / 85°F 25.8° / 33.5° 39.8
Oct 29.4°C / 85°F 25.6° / 33.1° 41.8
Nov 28.6°C / 83°F 25° / 32.2° 68.6
Dec 27.4°C / 81°F 24° / 30.9° 85.6
La Guardia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.2°F
50% above Venezuela avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.8 km²)
Population Density4,121/sq mi
Coordinates10.9974°N, 64.0181°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.6"
30% below Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.06"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

128 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 1, 2025.

Jul 9, 1997 26 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M7.0 73 km
Jun 23, 2024 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela M6.0 149 km
Jan 15, 2010 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.6 85 km
Dec 26, 1998 32 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.4 68 km
Sep 9, 2019 26 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.4 70 km
Jun 23, 2018 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 150 km
Jul 9, 1997 35 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.2 77 km
Feb 4, 2015 45 km E of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.1 134 km
Mar 6, 1996 18 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.0 60 km
Jun 12, 2021 52 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.0 148 km
Apr 6, 2022 57 km ENE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.9 139 km
May 11, 2023 24 km ENE of San Antonio, Venezuela M4.9 103 km
Apr 22, 1990 46 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M4.9 148 km
Jan 15, 2019 26 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.9 116 km
Sep 11, 1993 50 km NW of Güiria, Venezuela M4.9 150 km
Oct 12, 2012 near the coast of Venezuela M4.8 143 km
Dec 14, 1997 26 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M4.8 106 km
Jan 7, 2019 31 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.8 121 km
Aug 31, 2017 51 km ENE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.8 129 km
Jun 7, 1990 45 km NE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.8 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Beryl (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 5 250 km
2007 Felix Category 1 288 km
2005 Emily Category 3 180 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 140 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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 34 km
1853 CUMANA Earthquake 5.0 m 1,000 59 km
1997 CARIACO-CUMANA Earthquake - 81 73 km
1802 CUMANA Earthquake - - 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
May 83°F (28°C) 1.1 in
June 82°F (28°C) 3.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in Wettest
September 83°F (28°C) 2.7 in Warmest
October 83°F (28°C) 2.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in
December 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in

La Guardia has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (0.6").

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Schools in La Guardia

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela de Las Giles - - - -
U.E.E Profesor Ascanio José Velásquez - - - -
Escuela Feliciano Hernández - - - -
Liceo Francisco de Miranda - - - -
Escuela María Auxiliadora Zabala de Millán - - - -
E.B. Miguel Zuniaga - - - -
U.E. Batalla de Matasiete - - - -
C.C.B.D. La Guardia (Liceo Nocturno) - - - -
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Museums in La Guardia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Casa Santiago Mariño
Museo del Hombre Insular
Museo Francisco Narváez
Museo Marino de Margarita
Museo Pueblos de Margarita

Libraries in La Guardia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Los Robles0.0
La Sociedad0.0

Farmers Markets in La Guardia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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 Guardia

12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casandra Suites 1
Hotel El Yaque Motion
Hotel Piedras Blancas
Kaleo Beach Suites
Posada Casa Mejillon
Posada Chara
Posada del Capitán
Posada Hostal Tukusito
Posada La Iguana
Posada Los Chíparos
Posada Valentacountry
Quinta Cotoperiz

Restaurants in La Guardia

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Caney de Lencha
La Encrucijada
Parrillera San Juan
Restaurant y Pizzería Da Chesare
Restaurant y Pizzería El Espinal
Yaya Burgers

Cafes in La Guardia

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mercantil La Playa

Bus Stations in La Guardia

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Por Puestos a Juangriego

Gas Stations in La Guardia

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

E/S Beta Petrol
E/S El Yaque
E/S Mi Pueblo
VE #2368016236
VE #5519498149

Banks in La Guardia

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tesoro

Stadiums & Teams in La Guardia

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Guardia

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International AirportPMVLarge Airport
Antonio José de Sucre AirportCUMMedium Airport
Andrés Miguel Salazar Marcano AirportICCSmall Airport
Araya Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Guardia

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla María Auxiliadora
Salón Del Reino De Los Testigos de Jehová

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas

🇻🇪 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 Guardia

What is the population of La Guardia?

La Guardia has a population of 34,700 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 4,121 people per square mile, spread across 8.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Guardia?

La Guardia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.6 inches.

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