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La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela

Zulia · Venezuela

La Villa del Rosario is a mid-size city in Zulia, Venezuela with a population of 82,766. Elevation: 272 ft (83 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

82,766 Population 264/sq mi density
272 ft Elevation 83 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
43.7 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About La Villa del Rosario

Rosario, or Villa del Rosario, is a town of Venezuela in the Zulia State. It is located about sixty miles southwest of Maracaibo, the State Capital. La Villa del Rosario is the capital of Rosario de Perijá Municipality. It has about 120.000 inhabitants (2007). Its economy is based on cattle-raising, agriculture and milk production. It is said that this municipality is the first milk producer in Venezuela.

People

Population82,766
Density264/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain43.7 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Population82,766
Population Density264 / sq mi
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Coordinates10.3258°, -72.3134°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceZulia
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation43.7 inches (1,110 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Villa del Rosario

La Villa del Rosario is a mid-size city in Venezuela (Zulia) with a population of 82,766. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet (83 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.7 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in La Villa del Rosario

La Villa del Rosario has an average annual temperature of 25.4°C (78°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.6°C), the coldest is Jan (24.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 710 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.1°C / 75°F 18.1° / 32.4° 11.6
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 18.6° / 34.1° 13.1
Mar 25.1°C / 77°F 18.7° / 34.4° 18.0
Apr 25.8°C / 78°F 19.7° / 35.4° 59.3
May 26.3°C / 79°F 21.1° / 35.6° 143.9
Jun 25.7°C / 78°F 21° / 33.4° 65.6
Jul 26.2°C / 79°F 20.8° / 34.3° 36.3
Aug 26.6°C / 80°F 21° / 35.2° 51.8
Sep 26.1°C / 79°F 20.9° / 34.4° 90.2
Oct 25.2°C / 77°F 20.1° / 32.8° 116.9
Nov 24.3°C / 76°F 20° / 31.4° 83.2
Dec 24.4°C / 76°F 18.9° / 32° 20.4
La Villa del Rosario has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.7°F
51% above Venezuela avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Area313.3 sq mi (811.5 km²)
Population Density264/sq mi
Coordinates10.3258°N, 72.3134°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.05"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.6 on May 3, 2024.

Feb 6, 1990 7 km NW of Machiques, Venezuela M5.3 38 km
Mar 18, 1999 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M5.2 137 km
Jul 22, 2020 25 km SE of Albania, Colombia M5.1 77 km
Jan 3, 2006 65 km SE of La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela M5.0 65 km
Jun 9, 2017 5 km S of Uribia, Colombia M4.9 149 km
Oct 26, 2017 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.8 139 km
Sep 13, 2017 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.7 120 km
Jan 16, 2008 38 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela M4.7 76 km
May 9, 2015 17 km NE of Maicao, Colombia M4.7 130 km
Feb 6, 2022 13 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia M4.7 103 km
Aug 9, 2015 43 km SE of Albania, Colombia M4.7 64 km
Mar 14, 2014 20 km SE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia M4.7 63 km
Mar 23, 2014 17 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia M4.6 103 km
Jun 1, 2014 27 km ESE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia M4.6 52 km
Apr 13, 1994 19 km SSE of Dibulla, Colombia M4.6 135 km
Feb 26, 2004 36 km ESE of Barrancas, Colombia M4.6 59 km
Jul 13, 2019 13 km ENE of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.6 93 km
Jul 6, 2007 9 km E of Machiques, Venezuela M4.6 35 km
May 3, 2024 49 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela M4.6 88 km
Aug 10, 2004 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Joan:miriam (1988).

Year Name Category Closest
1988 Joan:miriam Category 1 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in
May 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in
June 83°F (28°C) 4.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.3 in
August 83°F (28°C) 4.4 in Warmest
September 83°F (28°C) 5.7 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in
December 81°F (27°C) 1.7 in

La Villa del Rosario has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.1") and March the driest (0.9").

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Colleges & Universities in La Villa del Rosario

Institution Type Founded Website
U.E. Agrotécnica San Agustín College

Schools in La Villa del Rosario

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Básica Puentecitos
E.B. San Juan 1 (El Barquito)
Escuela Básica Ziruma
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Radio Stations near La Villa del Rosario

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SIERRA 99.1 FM entretenimiento, information MP3

Farmers Markets in La Villa del Rosario

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in La Villa del Rosario

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Tinacoa
Hotel Tintini

Bus Stations in La Villa del Rosario

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Pasajeros

Gas Stations in La Villa del Rosario

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E/S El Valle
E/S Guadalajara
E/S Jalisco
E/S Las Palmeras
VE #3780438690
VE #3800140009

Banks in La Villa del Rosario

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banesco
Occidental de Descuento

Airports Near La Villa del Rosario

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Chinita International AirportMARLarge Airport
Aricuaisa AirportSmall Airport
Bernal AirportSmall Airport
Buenavista AirportSmall Airport
Cerrejón Central AirportSmall Airport
El Capitán AirportSmall Airport
El Lucero del Zulia AirportSmall Airport
El Mango AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda El Caimito AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda El Calvario AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Río Yaza AirportSmall Airport
La Gran China AirportSmall Airport
Los Andes AirportSmall Airport
Macana AirportSmall Airport
Machiques North AirportSmall Airport
Montellano AirportSmall Airport
San Benito AirportSmall Airport
San Juan Del César AirportSmall Airport
San Juan Del César AirportSJHSmall Airport
Villa del Rosario AirportSmall Airport
Villanueva AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Villa del Rosario

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
San Juan Bautista

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas
Elevation
83 m (272 ft)

Around La Villa del Rosario

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 10
Hospitals 1
Supermarkets 1
Banks 2
Hotels 2
Parks 10
Police Stations 4
Places of Worship 4

Things to See Near La Villa del Rosario

1 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • cerro el amo

🇻🇪 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 Villa del Rosario

What is the population of La Villa del Rosario?

La Villa del Rosario has a population of 82,766 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 264 people per square mile, spread across 313.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Villa del Rosario?

La Villa del Rosario has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.7 inches.

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