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Mene Grande, Venezuela

Zulia · Venezuela

Mene Grande is a mid-size city in Zulia, Venezuela with a population of 60,580. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

60,580 Population 12,727/sq mi density
180 ft Elevation 55 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
42.4 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About Mene Grande

Mene Grande

Mene Grande es una población situada en el municipio Baralt del estado Zulia, Venezuela, en la Costa Oriental del Lago de Maracaibo. Mene es el nombre que daban los pueblos originarios de la zona al petróleo, por lo cual Mene Grande vendría a significar "gran emanación de petróleo".
Se encuentra justo al sur de Pueblo Nuevo en la zona sur del municipio y a 15 km al oeste de San Timoteo, capital municipal. Se puede acceder por vía terrestre desde la Avenida Intercomunal San Pedro-Lagunillas o desde la carretera El Venado-Agua Viva.

People

Population60,580
Density12,727/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Population60,580
Population Density12,727 / sq mi
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Coordinates9.8464°, -70.9266°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceZulia
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation42.4 inches (1,078 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mene Grande

Mene Grande is a mid-size city in Venezuela (Zulia) with a population of 60,580. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in Mene Grande

Mene Grande has an average annual temperature of 29.2°C (85°F). The hottest month is Mar (29.6°C), the coldest is Nov (28.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1418 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 29°C / 84°F 24.2° / 33.8° 33.7
Feb 29.4°C / 85°F 24.7° / 34.2° 31.6
Mar 29.6°C / 85°F 25° / 34.2° 83.8
Apr 29.4°C / 85°F 25.2° / 33.7° 123.3
May 29.4°C / 85°F 25.1° / 33.7° 157.0
Jun 29.6°C / 85°F 25.1° / 34° 111.1
Jul 29.5°C / 85°F 24.8° / 34.2° 113.0
Aug 29.4°C / 85°F 24.4° / 34.4° 134.7
Sep 29.2°C / 85°F 24.5° / 33.9° 185.5
Oct 28.8°C / 84°F 24.3° / 33.2° 204.9
Nov 28.6°C / 83°F 24.3° / 32.9° 161.0
Dec 28.6°C / 83°F 24.1° / 33.2° 78.8
Mene Grande has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above Venezuela avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density12,727/sq mi
Coordinates9.8464°N, 70.9266°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

124 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 M5.8 110 km
Dec 29, 1995 25 km S of Carora, Venezuela M5.7 91 km
Aug 17, 1991 20 km SE of Carora, Venezuela M5.6 109 km
Dec 2, 1999 78 km S of Punta Cardón, Venezuela M5.5 140 km
Dec 31, 1995 17 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela M5.4 99 km
Dec 31, 1993 38 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela M5.4 33 km
Nov 27, 2009 49 km NE of Carora, Venezuela M5.4 148 km
Feb 19, 2014 23 km SE of El Tocuyo, Venezuela M5.3 140 km
Aug 4, 2006 66 km WSW of Carora, Venezuela M5.2 34 km
Apr 26, 2005 41 km ESE of Trujillo, Venezuela M5.2 116 km
Jul 12, 2020 41 km S of El Tocuyo, Venezuela M5.1 126 km
Jun 3, 2021 19 km S of Carora, Venezuela M5.1 96 km
Jan 3, 2006 65 km SE of La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela M5.0 108 km
Feb 25, 2008 39 km E of Lagunillas, Venezuela M5.0 35 km
Aug 17, 1991 18 km SE of Carora, Venezuela M4.9 106 km
Mar 28, 2024 26 km SW of El Tocuyo, Venezuela M4.9 107 km
Mar 22, 1991 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela M4.9 130 km
May 9, 2007 29 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela M4.9 39 km
Jun 6, 1993 26 km SSE of Trujillo, Venezuela M4.9 101 km
Mar 22, 1991 43 km W of Guanare, Venezuela M4.8 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 1.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in
May 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
June 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
December 80°F (26°C) 1.9 in

Mene Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Mene Grande

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceo Doctor Jesús María Portillo
Liceo Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso
U.E.C.P Miguel Ángel Prado
Escuela Nacional Galanda Rojas de Contreras
G.E.B. Marcos Tulio Andrade
U.E.P.D. Nuestra Señora de Coromoto
U.E.E General Rafael Urdaneta
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Farmers Markets in Mene Grande

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado municipal Bachaquero

Monuments in Mene Grande

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zumaque I

Bus Stations in Mene Grande

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Mene Grande

Gas Stations in Mene Grande

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PDV
PDV
VE #9066556250
VE #931551991

Banks in Mene Grande

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Bicentenario
Banco Occidental de Descuento
Banco Provincial

Shopping Malls in Mene Grande

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial San Antonio

Stadiums & Teams in Mene Grande

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mene Grande

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño AirportVLVMedium Airport
Bocono AirportSmall Airport
Central Venezuela AirportSmall Airport
Chinazón AirportSmall Airport
El Cenizo AirportSmall Airport
El Jabillal AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda La Ceibana AirportSmall Airport
Las Clavellinas AirportSmall Airport
Mene Grande AirportSmall Airport
Oro Negro AirportCBSSmall Airport
Venelac AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mene Grande

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Nuestro Perperuo Socorro
Iglesia San Pablo Apóstol
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 Mene Grande

What is the population of Mene Grande?

Mene Grande has a population of 60,580 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 12,727 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mene Grande?

Mene Grande 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 81°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.4 inches.

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