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Porlamar, Venezuela
Nueva Esparta · Venezuela
Porlamar is a large city in Nueva Esparta, Venezuela with a population of 216,234. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Porlamar
Porlamar is the most populated city, major seaport and major center in the state of Nueva Esparta, Venezuela. It is situated on the southern coast of Margarita Island, one of three islands in the Caribbean Sea off the South American mainland which make up the state of Nueva Esparta, at a distance of 6 miles (10 km) from the state capital of La Asunción. Porlamar is the capital of Mariño, the most populous of the eleven municipalities into which the state of Nueva Esparta is divided.
People
Climate
| Population | 216,234 |
| Population Density | 24,998 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.9577°, -63.8697° |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
| Country | 🇻🇪 Venezuela |
| State / Province | Nueva Esparta |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.2 inches (819 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Porlamar
Porlamar is a large city in Venezuela (Nueva Esparta) with a population of 216,234. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 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 32.2 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.
Climate in Porlamar
Porlamar has an average annual temperature of 28.4°C (83°F). The hottest month is Sep (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (26.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 489 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above Venezuela avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 8.7 sq mi (22.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 24,998/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.9577°N, 63.8697°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1530 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 7.3 m | 4 | 38 km |
| 1853 | CUMANA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 62 km |
| 1997 | CARIACO-CUMANA | Earthquake | - | 81 | 58 km |
| 1802 | CUMANA | Earthquake | - | - | 101 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in |
Porlamar has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and March the driest (0.8").
Colleges & Universities in Porlamar
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEFO-UNES Nueva Esparta | College | - | , |
| Colegio El Angel | College | - | , |
| Escuela de Artes | College | - | , |
| Fundacion La Salle | College | - | , |
| I.U.T. Antonio José de Sucre | University | - | , |
| INCE | College | - | , |
| Instituto Universitario de Tecnología del Mar | University | - | , |
| IUTIRLA | University | - | , |
| UNEFA | University | - | , |
| Universidad de Margarita | University | - | , |
| Universidad de Oriente | University | - | , |
Schools in Porlamar
48 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grupo Escolar Zulia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Básica Villa Rosa | - | - | - | - |
| L.B. Presbítero Manuel Montaner Salazar | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Francisco Fajardo | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. María Inmaculada | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Punta Cuji | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Vicente Marcano | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Nueva Esparta | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Fray Elías María Sendra | - | - | - | - |
| E.B. Luisa Cáceres de Arismendi | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nuestra Señora del Valle | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo José Joaquín de León | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Argelia Laya | - | - | - | - |
| E.E. Rómulo Gallegos | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. San Martín de Porres | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. General Santiago Mariño | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santiago Salazar Fermín | - | - | - | - |
| E.B. Plácido Maneiro | - | - | - | - |
| U.B. Cacique Charaima | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Nueva Esparta | - | - | - | - |
| E.B. Doña Menca de Leoni | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela José Joaquín de León | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Madre Guadalupe | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Porlamar | - | - | - | - |
| E.B. Plácido Maneiro | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Vicente Marcano | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Nueva Esparta | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Fray Elías María Sendra | - | - | - | - |
| E.B. Luisa Cáceres de Arismendi | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Nuestra Señora del Valle | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo José Joaquín de León | - | - | - | - |
| Grupo Escolar Zulia | - | - | - | - |
| E.E. Rómulo Gallegos | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. San Martín de Porres | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. General Santiago Mariño | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santiago Salazar Fermín | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Piache | - | - | - | - |
| U.B. Cacique Charaima | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Nueva Esparta | - | - | - | - |
| E.B. Doña Menca de Leoni | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela José Joaquín de León | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Porlamar | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Luisa Caseres | - | - | - | - |
| U.E María Montessori | - | - | - | - |
| U.E. Sagrada Familia | - | - | - | - |
| E.B.E Luisa Mercedes Hernández de Carrillo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela El Piache | - | - | - | - |
| E.B. San Antonio | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Porlamar
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Porlamar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Casa Santiago Mariño | ||||
| Museo del Hombre Insular | ||||
| Museo Francisco Narváez | ||||
| Museo Pueblos de Margarita |
Libraries in Porlamar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Los Robles | 0.0 | |||||
| La Sociedad | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Porlamar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Artesanal de Juan Griego | |||||
| Mercado de Conejeros | |||||
| Mercado de Pescadores | |||||
| Mercado de Pescadores de Juan Griego | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Juan Griego |
Hotels in Porlamar
47 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Porlamar
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Porlamar
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Porlamar
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Porlamar
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Porlamar
13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Porlamar
17 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Porlamar
15 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Porlamar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Porlamar
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International Airport | PMV | Large Airport |
| Antonio José de Sucre Airport | CUM | Medium Airport |
| General Francisco Bermúdez Airport | CUP | Medium Airport |
| Andrés Miguel Salazar Marcano Airport | ICC | Small Airport |
| Araya Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Porlamar
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL PMV | |
| DHL PMV | |
| Ipostel | |
| Ipostel | |
| MRW | |
| Zoom Envíos | |
| ZOOM Envíos | |
| Zoom Envíos |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Porlamar
25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basilica Nuestra Señora del Valle | |
| Capilla San Isidro | |
| Capilla San Isidro | |
| Iglesia Cristo del Buen Viaje | |
| Iglesia de La Asunción | |
| Iglesia de San Nicolás de Bari | |
| Iglesia de San Nicolás de Bari | |
| Iglesia Inmaculada | |
| Iglesia Inmaculada | |
| Iglesia Madre Guadalupe | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Pilar | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Pueblo | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Pueblo | |
| Iglesia Parroquial La Epifanía del Señor | |
| Iglesia Parroquial La Epifanía del Señor | |
| Iglesia San Antonio de Padua | |
| Iglesia San Francisco | |
| Iglesia San Francisco | |
| Iglesia Santa María | |
| Iglesia Santa María |
Quick Facts
Around Porlamar
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Porlamar
54 places within 15 km
- • Playa Bella Vista
- • Playa El Morro
- • Playa El Yaque
- • Playa El Yaque
- • Playa Guacuco
- + 5 more
- • Castillo Santa Rosa
- • Fortín de España
- • Fortín de La Caranta
- • Faro de Morro Valdez
- • Alto Puculú
- • Cerro Agua de Vaca
- • Cerro Boquerón
- • Cerro Cocheima
- • Cerro del Medio
- + 34 more
- • Mirador El Portachuelo
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Public Holidays in Venezuela
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What is the population of Porlamar?
Porlamar has a population of 216,234 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 24,998 people per square mile, spread across 8.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Porlamar?
Porlamar 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 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.2 inches.