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Palo Negro, Venezuela

Aragua · Venezuela

Palo Negro is a large city in Aragua, Venezuela with a population of 128,875. Elevation: 1,434 ft (437 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

128,875 Population 15,073/sq mi density
1,434 ft Elevation 437 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
40.2 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About Palo Negro

Palo Negro est la capitale de la paroisse civile de Palo Negro et chef-lieu de la municipalité de Libertador dans l'État d'Aragua au Venezuela. Elle fait partie de l'agglomération de Maracay.Palo Negro est une ville en Venezuela. Portail du Venezuela

People

Population128,875
Density15,073/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation1,434 ft (437 m)
Population128,875
Population Density15,073 / sq mi
Elevation1,434 ft (437 m)
Coordinates10.1739°, -67.5419°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceAragua
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation40.2 inches (1,020 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palo Negro

Palo Negro is a large city in Venezuela (Aragua) with a population of 128,875. The city sits at an elevation of 1,434 feet (437 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.2 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in Palo Negro

Palo Negro has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C (80°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.6°C), the coldest is Jan (25.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 935 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.6°C / 78°F 19° / 32.1° 4.2
Feb 26.2°C / 79°F 19.5° / 33° 2.0
Mar 27.2°C / 81°F 20.8° / 33.5° 11.8
Apr 27.6°C / 82°F 22.2° / 33.1° 49.0
May 27.4°C / 81°F 22.6° / 32.1° 105.4
Jun 26.4°C / 80°F 21.8° / 31.1° 114.4
Jul 26°C / 79°F 21.2° / 30.7° 143.1
Aug 25.8°C / 78°F 21.2° / 30.5° 176.3
Sep 26.3°C / 79°F 21.3° / 31.3° 138.5
Oct 26.5°C / 80°F 21.5° / 31.5° 118.3
Nov 26.2°C / 79°F 20.9° / 31.4° 60.5
Dec 25.8°C / 78°F 20.1° / 31.6° 11.4
Palo Negro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,434 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.4°F
40% above Venezuela avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,434 ft (437 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.1 km²)
Population Density15,073/sq mi
Coordinates10.1739°N, 67.5419°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.51"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.5 on Mar 15, 2022.

Sep 12, 2009 27 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela M6.4 73 km
May 4, 2009 14 km WNW of Cúa, Venezuela M5.5 58 km
Apr 27, 2018 13 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.7 50 km
Mar 15, 2022 66 km W of Valle de La Pascua, Venezuela M4.5 149 km
Aug 30, 2017 25 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.5 132 km
Apr 6, 2009 38 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela M4.4 80 km
Aug 28, 2019 1 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.4 39 km
Apr 5, 2009 16 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela M4.3 101 km
Apr 17, 1995 15 km ENE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela M4.3 54 km
May 23, 2018 14 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.2 49 km
Jan 29, 2019 9 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.1 45 km
Oct 25, 1995 8 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.1 121 km
Aug 16, 2014 20 km N of El Limón, Venezuela M4.0 37 km
May 4, 2009 10 km E of Las Tejerías, Venezuela M4.0 51 km
May 4, 1996 5 km NNE of Nirgua, Venezuela M3.7 111 km
Mar 25, 2012 6 km SSW of Guacara, Venezuela M3.7 38 km
Apr 16, 2019 7 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela M3.5 44 km
Jun 1, 2014 5 km N of Tacarigua, Venezuela M3.4 42 km
Jun 17, 1993 23 km N of Chichiriviche, Venezuela M3.3 136 km
Nov 3, 2012 3 km SSW of Guacara, Venezuela M3.1 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Felix (2007).

Year Name Category Closest
2007 Felix Category 2 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1967 CARACAS Earthquake 0.1 m 300 49 km
1906 CARACAS Earthquake 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in
April 77°F (25°C) 2.0 in Warmest
May 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in
August 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in
September 76°F (24°C) 4.6 in
October 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
December 74°F (23°C) 2.0 in

Palo Negro has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 74°F in January to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Palo Negro

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
UEN Libertador
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Radio Stations near Palo Negro

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Energía 102.5 FM (CO) crossover, latino MP3 96 kbps
Espacio Network MP3 128 kbps
Lider 104.7 FM 60s, 70s MP3
energía 103.7 (CO) AAC 192 kbps

Museums in Palo Negro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Historia del Estado Aragua
Fotografia
Ingenio Bolivar
Ingenio Bolivar
Museo Aeronáutico
Museo de Antropología de Maracay
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Maracay Mario Abreu (MACMA)

Libraries in Palo Negro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
A. C. Bibliotecas Virtuales de Aragua0.0
Biblioteca "Simón Bolívar"0.0
Biblioteca Virtual0.0

Farmers Markets in Palo Negro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Calle del Hambre
Merbumar
Mercado
Mercado Campesino La Mora
Mercado Libre de Maracay
Mercado Municipal de La Victoria
Mercado Parroquial Bello Monte
Mercado Principal de Caña de Azucar
Mercal
Mercal
MERCAL

Monuments in Palo Negro

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Cruz

Gas Stations in Palo Negro

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E/S Bael
E/S La Encrucijada
E/S La Tascosa
E/S Las Matas
E/S Ocumarito

Banks in Palo Negro

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Caribe
Banco de Venezuela
BOD
Occidental de Descuento

Shopping Malls in Palo Negro

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

C.C. Magdaleno

Stadiums & Teams in Palo Negro

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Giuseppe Antonelli
Estadio Rafael Esteban Kinsler

Airports Near Palo Negro

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Arturo Michelena International AirportVLNLarge Airport
Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International AirportCCSLarge Airport
Caracas Óscar Machado Zuloaga International AirportMedium Airport
El Libertador AirbaseMedium Airport
Escuela Mariscal Sucre AirportMYCMedium Airport
General Bartolome Salom International AirportPBLMedium Airport
Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air BaseMedium Airport
San Juan de Los Morros AirportMedium Airport
Camatagua AirportSmall Airport
El Palmar AirportSmall Airport
Guesipo AirportSmall Airport
Hato El Carito AirportSmall Airport
Hato La Romereña AirportSmall Airport
Hato Rancho Alegre AirportSmall Airport
La Fe de Cojedes AirportSmall Airport
La Mona AirportSmall Airport
La Vigía Oeste AirportSmall Airport
Los Aguacates AirportSmall Airport
Nuestra Señora del Socorro AirportSmall Airport
Palma Sola AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco De Carabobo AirportSmall Airport
Tocuyito AirportSmall Airport
Venepal AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Palo Negro

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Domesa
MRW

Treatment Centers in Palo Negro

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
aviadores del centro
CDI y SRI La Haciendita
Centro de Alta Tecnología (CAT) «La Mantuana»
Centro de Especialidades Calicanto
centro médico Oftalmologico Santa Lucía Ca
Centro Quirurgico Maracay
Clinica Calicanto
Clínica El Carmen
Policlínica Coromoto
Unidad Medica Integral La Maestranza
Unidad Quirurgica Maracay
Unidad Quirúrgica Oftalmológica Santa Lucía CA

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas
Elevation
435 m (1,427 ft)

Around Palo Negro

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 8
Hospitals 5
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 1
Cafes 1
Supermarkets 2
Banks 6
Parks 10
Police Stations 2

Things to See Near Palo Negro

53 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (53)
  • • Alto Guayabal
  • • Alto Rancho Grande
  • • Cerro Bello Monte
  • • Cerro Caigüire
  • • Cerro Castillo
  • + 48 more

🇻🇪 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 Palo Negro

What is the population of Palo Negro?

Palo Negro has a population of 128,875 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 15,073 people per square mile, spread across 8.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palo Negro?

Palo Negro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches.

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