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Machiques, Venezuela
Zulia · Venezuela
Machiques is a large city in Zulia, Venezuela with a population of 132,734. Elevation: 325 ft (99 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Machiques
Machiques is a city in Zulia State, Venezuela, located in the northwest portion of the country. It is close to the border with Colombia, and the area's main economic activity is cattle raising. On 16 August 2005 West Caribbean Airways Flight 708, en route from Panama City to Fort-de-France, stalled and crashed in a mountainous area of the municipality, killing all 160 people on board.
People
Climate
| Population | 132,734 |
| Population Density | 423 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.0608°, -72.5521° |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
| Country | 🇻🇪 Venezuela |
| State / Province | Zulia |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.1 inches (1,475 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Machiques
Machiques is a large city in Venezuela (Zulia) with a population of 132,734. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet (99 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.1 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.
Climate in Machiques
Machiques has an average annual temperature of 28.8°C (84°F). The hottest month is Aug (30.1°C), the coldest is Jan (27.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 687 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above Venezuela avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 313.6 sq mi (812.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 423/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.0608°N, 72.5521°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in |
Machiques has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.8") and January the driest (0.8").
Colleges & Universities in Machiques
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Veterinario | College | - | , |
Schools in Machiques
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.E. Machiques | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Andrés Bello | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Alto Viento | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Manuel Felipe Rugeles | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Nuestra Señora del Carmen | - | - | - | - |
| UE Ismael Urdaneta | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Julio Arraga | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. San Pablo | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Machiques
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIERRA 99.1 FM | entretenimiento, information | MP3 |
Hotels in Machiques
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Machiques
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Machiques
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Machiques
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Machiques
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Machiques
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Machiques
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Machiques
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Machiques
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport | VUP | Medium Airport |
| Ana María Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aricuaisa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Becerril Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bernal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Campo Alegre Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Casacara Cayta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cerro De Piedra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Capitán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Lucero del Zulia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Mango Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda El Caimito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda El Calvario Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Río Yaza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Santa Fé Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Gran China Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Matua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Flores Airport | DZI | Small Airport |
| Los Andes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Macana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Machiques North Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Monteliban Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Montellano Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pororó Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Benito Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Juan Del César Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Juan Del César Airport | SJH | Small Airport |
| Tamaca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villa del Rosario Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Villanueva Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Machiques
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral Nuestra Señora del Carmen | |
| Príncipe de Paz |
Quick Facts
Around Machiques
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Venezuela
34 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Machiques
What is the population of Machiques?
Machiques has a population of 132,734 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 423 people per square mile, spread across 313.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Machiques?
Machiques has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.1 inches.