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Motatán, Venezuela

Trujillo · Venezuela

Motatán is a small city in Trujillo, Venezuela with a population of 25,437. Elevation: 1,053 ft (321 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

25,437 Population 1,729/sq mi density
1,053 ft Elevation 321 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
48.3 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About Motatán

Motatán

Motatán is one of the 20 municipalities of the state of Trujillo, Venezuela. The municipality occupies an area of 115 km2 with a population of 20,162 inhabitants according to the 2011 census.

People

Population25,437
Density1,729/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain48.3 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)
Population25,437
Population Density1,729 / sq mi
Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)
Coordinates9.3918°, -70.5906°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceTrujillo
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation48.3 inches (1,226 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Motatán

Motatán is a small city in Venezuela (Trujillo) with a population of 25,437. The city sits at an elevation of 1,053 feet (321 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.3 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in Motatán

Motatán has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.4°C), the coldest is Jan (24.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1154 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.6°C / 76°F 19.9° / 29.3° 66.1
Feb 25°C / 77°F 20° / 30° 48.2
Mar 25.4°C / 78°F 20.8° / 30° 73.5
Apr 25.5°C / 78°F 21.2° / 29.9° 115.0
May 25.8°C / 78°F 21.6° / 29.9° 98.6
Jun 26.2°C / 79°F 22° / 30.4° 64.7
Jul 26.4°C / 80°F 21.8° / 31.1° 69.5
Aug 26.4°C / 80°F 21.6° / 31.1° 141.0
Sep 26°C / 79°F 21.5° / 30.5° 154.9
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 21.3° / 29.6° 159.8
Nov 25.2°C / 77°F 21.3° / 29° 111.6
Dec 24.7°C / 76°F 20.7° / 28.7° 51.4
Motatán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,053 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above Venezuela avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)
Area14.7 sq mi (38.1 km²)
Population Density1,729/sq mi
Coordinates9.3918°N, 70.5906°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"
27% above Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

125 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 M5.8 146 km
Dec 29, 1995 25 km S of Carora, Venezuela M5.7 81 km
Aug 17, 1991 20 km SE of Carora, Venezuela M5.6 101 km
Dec 31, 1995 17 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela M5.4 92 km
Dec 31, 1993 38 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela M5.4 31 km
Feb 19, 2014 23 km SE of El Tocuyo, Venezuela M5.3 104 km
Aug 4, 2006 66 km WSW of Carora, Venezuela M5.2 65 km
Apr 26, 2005 41 km ESE of Trujillo, Venezuela M5.2 58 km
Jun 3, 2021 19 km S of Carora, Venezuela M5.1 88 km
Jul 12, 2020 41 km S of El Tocuyo, Venezuela M5.1 80 km
Feb 25, 2008 39 km E of Lagunillas, Venezuela M5.0 92 km
Jun 6, 1993 26 km SSE of Trujillo, Venezuela M4.9 39 km
Mar 28, 2024 26 km SW of El Tocuyo, Venezuela M4.9 73 km
May 9, 2007 29 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela M4.9 25 km
Aug 17, 1991 18 km SE of Carora, Venezuela M4.9 98 km
Mar 22, 1991 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela M4.9 70 km
Jan 23, 2006 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela M4.8 69 km
Jun 5, 2001 10 km W of Araure, Venezuela M4.8 139 km
Mar 22, 1991 43 km W of Guanare, Venezuela M4.8 59 km
Aug 26, 2021 0 km N of Araure, Venezuela M4.8 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 1.6 in
April 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in
May 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
July 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
September 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
October 78°F (26°C) 7.1 in Wettest
November 78°F (25°C) 4.9 in
December 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in

Motatán has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 79°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Motatán

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
U.E Mesa de Chipuén
U.E.E Concentrada Sabana de Cuba
U.E. Liceo Julio Sánchez Vivas
Liceo Básico Ilario Pisalmi Anselmi
Escuela Básica
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Museums in Motatán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ateneo de Escuque
Museo Carolay
Museo Dr. José Gregorio Hernandez
Museo Parque
Museo Salvador Valero NURR
Museo Salvador Valero NURR
Parque Andres Bello
Plaza Isaias Medina Angarita

Libraries in Motatán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Publica de Trujillo0.0
Biblioteca San Lázaro0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
La "Q" C.A0.0
Libreria0.0
Libreria "Maple"0.0
Libreria el "Matacho"0.0

Farmers Markets in Motatán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bodegon
Mercado Municipal de Valera

Restaurants in Motatán

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coco Frio

Gas Stations in Motatán

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E/S El Trapiche
E/S Las Américas

Stadiums & Teams in Motatán

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Motatán

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño AirportVLVMedium Airport
Agropecuaria Gamma AirportSmall Airport
Bocono AirportSmall Airport
Central Venezuela AirportSmall Airport
Chinazón AirportSmall Airport
El Cenizo AirportSmall Airport
El Jabillal AirportSmall Airport
Fundo la Marqueseña AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda La Ceibana AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda La Pastora AirportSmall Airport
Las Clavellinas AirportSmall Airport
Mene Grande AirportSmall Airport
Sabaneta AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Motatán

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Clinico Maria Edelmira Araujo
Centro Medico la Guadalupe
Clinica Dr Jose Gregorio Hernandez
Clinica UGA CA
Instituto Medico Valera
Los Ilustres Centro Medico
Policlínica Rafael Rangel

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 Motatán

What is the population of Motatán?

Motatán has a population of 25,437 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 1,729 people per square mile, spread across 14.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Motatán?

Motatán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.3 inches.

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