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Lagunillas, Venezuela

Zulia · Venezuela

Lagunillas is a mid-size city in Zulia, Venezuela with a population of 44,257. Elevation: -13 ft (-4 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

44,257 Population 141/sq mi density
-13 ft Elevation -4 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
37.0 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About Lagunillas

Lagunillas est la capitale de la paroisse civile de Venezuela dans la municipalité de Lagunillas dans l'État de Zulia au Venezuela.

People

Population44,257
Density141/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation-13 ft (-4 m)
Population44,257
Population Density141 / sq mi
Elevation-13 ft (-4 m)
Coordinates10.1301°, -71.2595°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceZulia
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation37.0 inches (939 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lagunillas

Lagunillas is a mid-size city in Venezuela (Zulia) with a population of 44,257. 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 80°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in Lagunillas

Lagunillas has an average annual temperature of 30.6°C (87°F). The hottest month is Jul (31.8°C), the coldest is Nov (29.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 311 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 29.6°C / 85°F 23.8° / 36.6° 14.1
Feb 30°C / 86°F 24° / 36.7° 9.0
Mar 30.3°C / 87°F 24.5° / 36.9° 10.5
Apr 30.7°C / 87°F 25.8° / 38° 25.3
May 31.2°C / 88°F 26.4° / 38.6° 57.9
Jun 31.2°C / 88°F 26.2° / 37.6° 33.7
Jul 31.8°C / 89°F 26.8° / 38° 14.2
Aug 31.8°C / 89°F 26.7° / 38.3° 17.7
Sep 31.1°C / 88°F 26.6° / 37.7° 33.5
Oct 30.3°C / 86°F 25.8° / 36.6° 45.7
Nov 29.5°C / 85°F 25.6° / 36.2° 36.2
Dec 30.1°C / 86°F 24.7° / 36.4° 12.8
Lagunillas 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 269 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 37.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of -13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.7°F
51% above Venezuela avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-13 ft (-4 m)
Area313.5 sq mi (812.0 km²)
Population Density141/sq mi
Coordinates10.1301°N, 71.2595°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.71"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

75 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 30, 1999 68 km NNW of Carora, Venezuela M5.8 112 km
Dec 29, 1995 25 km S of Carora, Venezuela M5.7 128 km
Aug 17, 1991 20 km SE of Carora, Venezuela M5.6 144 km
Dec 2, 1999 78 km S of Punta Cardón, Venezuela M5.5 136 km
Dec 31, 1995 17 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela M5.4 135 km
Dec 31, 1993 38 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela M5.4 81 km
Feb 6, 1990 7 km NW of Machiques, Venezuela M5.3 146 km
Aug 4, 2006 66 km WSW of Carora, Venezuela M5.2 69 km
Jun 3, 2021 19 km S of Carora, Venezuela M5.1 132 km
Feb 25, 2008 39 km E of Lagunillas, Venezuela M5.0 39 km
Jan 3, 2006 65 km SE of La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela M5.0 77 km
Jun 6, 1993 26 km SSE of Trujillo, Venezuela M4.9 149 km
Aug 17, 1991 18 km SE of Carora, Venezuela M4.9 141 km
May 9, 2007 29 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela M4.9 86 km
Aug 7, 1991 15 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela M4.8 136 km
Apr 10, 1996 17 km E of Carora, Venezuela M4.8 147 km
Mar 31, 1999 27 km SSW of Carora, Venezuela M4.7 120 km
Aug 9, 2015 43 km SE of Albania, Colombia M4.7 142 km
Nov 20, 1999 31 km WNW of Carora, Venezuela M4.7 102 km
Jul 25, 2024 23 km ENE of Mene Grande, Venezuela M4.7 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in
May 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in
June 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
August 83°F (28°C) 3.5 in Warmest
September 83°F (28°C) 4.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in
December 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in

Lagunillas has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.7") and March the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Lagunillas

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
UE Escuela Ayacucho
UE Ayacucho
UEA "Antonia Esteller"
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Farmers Markets in Lagunillas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado municipal Bachaquero

Clinics in Lagunillas

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Sur

Bus Stations in Lagunillas

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de pasajeros Lagunillas

Gas Stations in Lagunillas

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E/S El Cordobés
E/S Lagunillas 17
E/S Lagunillas 28
Estación de Servicio Tasajeras

Airports Near Lagunillas

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Chinita International AirportMARLarge Airport
El Cenizo AirportSmall Airport
El Jabillal AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda La Ceibana AirportSmall Airport
Mene Grande AirportSmall Airport
Oro Negro AirportCBSSmall Airport

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 Lagunillas

What is the population of Lagunillas?

Lagunillas has a population of 44,257 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 141 people per square mile, spread across 313.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lagunillas?

Lagunillas 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 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches.

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