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Obispos, Venezuela

Barinas · Venezuela

Obispos is a small city in Barinas, Venezuela with a population of 17,440. Elevation: 522 ft (159 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

17,440 Population 42/sq mi density
522 ft Elevation 159 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
60.4 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About Obispos

Obispos

The Obispos Municipality is one of the 12 municipalities (municipios) that makes up the Venezuelan state of Barinas and, according to the 2011 census by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 37,493. The town of Obispos is the municipal seat of the Obispos Municipality.

People

Population17,440
Density42/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain60.4 in/yr
Sunny Days227/yr
Elevation522 ft (159 m)
Population17,440
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation522 ft (159 m)
Coordinates8.6070°, -70.1049°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceBarinas
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation60.4 inches (1,533 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Obispos

Obispos is a small city in Venezuela (Barinas) with a population of 17,440. The city sits at an elevation of 522 feet (159 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.4 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in Obispos

Obispos has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F). The hottest month is Mar (29.8°C), the coldest is Jul (26.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1569 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.6°C / 83°F 22.7° / 34.6° 15.0
Feb 29.2°C / 85°F 23.5° / 35° 14.3
Mar 29.8°C / 86°F 24.4° / 35.2° 31.6
Apr 29°C / 84°F 24.4° / 33.7° 147.1
May 28°C / 82°F 23.8° / 32.3° 213.3
Jun 27.1°C / 81°F 22.9° / 31.3° 245.6
Jul 26.8°C / 80°F 22.4° / 31.3° 197.1
Aug 27°C / 81°F 22.5° / 31.5° 203.9
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 22.9° / 32.4° 196.0
Oct 27.8°C / 82°F 23° / 32.6° 178.2
Nov 28.3°C / 83°F 23.5° / 33.1° 96.3
Dec 28.4°C / 83°F 23.1° / 33.6° 30.3
Obispos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 522 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.6°F
51% above Venezuela avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days227 days/yr

Geography

Elevation522 ft (159 m)
Area413.3 sq mi (1,070.6 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates8.6070°N, 70.1049°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.4"
59% above Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.96"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Dec 29, 1995 25 km S of Carora, Venezuela M5.7 149 km
Dec 31, 1993 38 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela M5.4 133 km
Feb 19, 2014 23 km SE of El Tocuyo, Venezuela M5.3 122 km
Apr 26, 2005 41 km ESE of Trujillo, Venezuela M5.2 64 km
Jul 12, 2020 41 km S of El Tocuyo, Venezuela M5.1 94 km
May 9, 2007 29 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela M4.9 126 km
Jun 6, 1993 26 km SSE of Trujillo, Venezuela M4.9 66 km
Mar 28, 2024 26 km SW of El Tocuyo, Venezuela M4.9 116 km
Mar 22, 1991 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela M4.9 51 km
Aug 26, 2021 0 km N of Araure, Venezuela M4.8 145 km
Jul 15, 2005 10 km W of Ejido, Venezuela M4.8 136 km
Jun 5, 2001 10 km W of Araure, Venezuela M4.8 138 km
Mar 22, 1991 43 km W of Guanare, Venezuela M4.8 55 km
Jan 23, 2006 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela M4.8 54 km
Mar 31, 1999 27 km SSW of Carora, Venezuela M4.7 149 km
Dec 2, 1999 11 km NW of Barinas, Venezuela M4.7 21 km
Sep 13, 2004 41 km WNW of Guanare, Venezuela M4.7 65 km
Jul 21, 2009 8 km NW of Barinas, Venezuela M4.6 19 km
Apr 30, 2023 Lara - Portuguesa region, Venezuela M4.6 85 km
Jul 13, 2020 38 km NNW of Guanare, Venezuela M4.6 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.5 in
February 83°F (28°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 84°F (29°C) 0.8 in Warmest
April 83°F (28°C) 3.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 9.4 in Coldest
August 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
November 82°F (28°C) 3.6 in
December 81°F (27°C) 1.2 in

Obispos has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in July to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Obispos

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
E.T.A. Manuel Palacios
Escuela Básica Antonio José De Sucre
E.T.N.C "Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho"
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Museums in Obispos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Alberto Arvelo Torrealba
Museo Alberto Arvelo Torrealba
Museo de los Llanos
Museo de los Llanos
Museo Henry Alizo
Museo Henry Alizo
Palacio del Marqués
Palacio del Marqués

Libraries in Obispos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central Luis Fadul Hernández0.0

Farmers Markets in Obispos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Buhoneros
Mercado de Buhoneros
Mercado de Buhoneros
Mercado La Carolina
Mercado Mayorista del Sur

Banks in Obispos

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agricola de Venezuela

Stadiums & Teams in Obispos

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Bicentenario

Airports Near Obispos

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barinas AirportBNSMedium Airport
Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño AirportVLVMedium Airport
Guanare AirportGUQMedium Airport
Agropecuaria Gamma AirportSmall Airport
Algodonal AirportSmall Airport
Banco Verde AirportSmall Airport
Bocono AirportSmall Airport
Boquemonte AirportSmall Airport
Callejas AirportSmall Airport
Cordereño AirportSmall Airport
El Paraiso AirportSmall Airport
El Pardillero AirportSmall Airport
El Samán de Barinas AirportSmall Airport
Fundo la Marqueseña AirportSmall Airport
Fundo Santa María AirportSmall Airport
Ganadería Pedernales AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Bella Vista AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Bella Vista AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda El Oasis AirportSmall Airport
Hato El Caimán AirportSmall Airport
La Calzada AirportSmall Airport
Mata Charo AirportSmall Airport
Ojo de Agua AirportSmall Airport
Sabana Dulce AirportSmall Airport
Sabaneta AirportSmall Airport
San Antonio De Barinas AirportSmall Airport
San Lorenzo De Barinas AirportSmall Airport
San Pancracio AirportSmall Airport
San Silvestre AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rosa de Barinas AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rosa de Guanare AirportSmall Airport
Torunos AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Obispos

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Alta Tecnología
Centro Alta Tecnología
Hospital de Clínicas Santo Domingo
Hospital de Clínicas Santo Domingo

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 Obispos

What is the population of Obispos?

Obispos has a population of 17,440 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 413.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Obispos?

Obispos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 227 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.4 inches.

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