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Puerto Píritu, Venezuela

Anzoátegui · Venezuela

Puerto Píritu is a mid-size city in Anzoátegui, Venezuela with a population of 37,745. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

37,745 Population 1,640/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
38.5 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About Puerto Píritu

Puerto Píritu is a Venezuelan city located in the north-central coast of Anzoátegui State, with a population more than 11,000. It is the capital of the Fernando de Peñalver Municipality, and located 46 km from the centre of Barcelona, the capital of the State. By road it is approximately 25 minutes from the city of Barcelona and 45 minutes from Uchire Boca.

People

Population37,745
Density1,640/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain38.5 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Population37,745
Population Density1,640 / sq mi
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Coordinates10.0590°, -65.0370°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceAnzoátegui
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation38.5 inches (977 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Puerto Píritu

Puerto Píritu is a mid-size city in Venezuela (Anzoátegui) with a population of 37,745. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in Puerto Píritu

Puerto Píritu has an average annual temperature of 28.6°C (83°F). The hottest month is Sep (30.3°C), the coldest is Jan (26.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 379 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.8°C / 80°F 21.7° / 33.1° 17.3
Feb 27.1°C / 81°F 22.1° / 34.3° 12.5
Mar 27.5°C / 81°F 22.4° / 34.3° 18.4
Apr 28.5°C / 83°F 23.5° / 36.4° 9.9
May 29.5°C / 85°F 24.8° / 36.3° 18.3
Jun 29°C / 84°F 24.6° / 35.7° 59.9
Jul 28.8°C / 84°F 24.4° / 35.2° 40.8
Aug 29.6°C / 85°F 25.3° / 36.8° 37.4
Sep 30.3°C / 87°F 25.9° / 37.1° 30.0
Oct 29.8°C / 86°F 25.6° / 36.6° 49.7
Nov 28.9°C / 84°F 24.9° / 34.8° 55.6
Dec 27.9°C / 82°F 23.5° / 34° 29.5
Puerto Píritu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Venezuela avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area23.0 sq mi (59.6 km²)
Population Density1,640/sq mi
Coordinates10.0590°N, 65.0370°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"
1% above Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.67"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 25, 2024.

Sep 9, 2019 26 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.4 84 km
Mar 21, 1990 106 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M5.4 94 km
Mar 6, 1996 18 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.0 95 km
Dec 14, 1997 26 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M4.8 48 km
Sep 13, 2022 75 km WNW of Barcelona, Venezuela M4.7 54 km
Feb 16, 1998 35 km NNE of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M4.7 76 km
May 19, 2024 55 km ENE of Higuerote, Venezuela M4.6 98 km
Apr 7, 2024 45 km N of Puerto Píritu, Venezuela M4.5 46 km
Feb 13, 2012 33 km NE of Cantaura, Venezuela M4.4 118 km
Jul 25, 2024 33 km WNW of Araya, Venezuela M4.4 84 km
Jun 11, 2020 113 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.4 99 km
Nov 13, 1999 48 km SE of Cumaná, Venezuela M4.3 123 km
Apr 4, 2007 104 km W of Juan Griego, Venezuela M4.3 125 km
Feb 16, 1998 40 km NNE of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M4.3 77 km
Mar 18, 1990 113 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.2 119 km
Jan 25, 2003 114 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.2 130 km
Jul 1, 1993 122 km ENE of Guatire, Venezuela M4.1 108 km
Aug 28, 1997 29 km S of Porlamar, Venezuela M4.0 141 km
Jan 26, 2020 99 km NW of Barcelona, Venezuela M4.0 80 km
May 26, 2011 near the coast of Venezuela M4.0 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ivan (2004).

Year Name Category Closest
2004 Ivan Category 4 262 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1900 MANCUTO Earthquake 10.0 m 25 148 km
1530 CUMANA Earthquake 7.3 m 4 125 km
1929 CUMANA Earthquake 6.0 m 50 86 km
1853 CUMANA Earthquake 5.0 m 1,000 104 km
1802 CUMANA Earthquake 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.3 in
May 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 5.6 in
August 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in
October 80°F (27°C) 4.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in

Puerto Píritu has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (0.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Puerto Píritu

Institution Type Founded Website
Escuela de Música Ali Primera College

Schools in Puerto Píritu

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bicentenario 5 de Julio de 1811
U.E. Cecilio Acosta
Escuela Vista al Mar
C.E.I. Aura Méndez de Medina
Escuela Ezequiel Zamora
Liceo Básico José Francisco Laya
C.N.E. Puerto Píritu
Orquesta Sinfónica "El Sistema" Núcleo Peñalver-Píritu
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Radio Stations near Puerto Píritu

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Lasser 97.7 FM AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Puerto Píritu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Histórico de Clarines

Farmers Markets in Puerto Píritu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Puerto Piritu

Hotels in Puerto Píritu

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Casacoima
Hotel Mar y Sol

Restaurants in Puerto Píritu

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Churuata de Judith

Clinics in Puerto Píritu

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Puerto Píritu

Banks in Puerto Píritu

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bancaribe
Banco Caroní
Banco de Venezuela
Banco del Sur
Banesco

Shopping Malls in Puerto Píritu

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial Royal Flamingo

Gyms in Puerto Píritu

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

VE #1318241036

Stadiums & Teams in Puerto Píritu

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Puerto Píritu

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General José Antonio Anzoategui International AirportBLALarge Airport
Anaco AirportAAOMedium Airport
Cuenca de Unare AirportSmall Airport
Los Conucos AirportSmall Airport
Playa Pintada AirportSmall Airport
San Roque AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto Píritu

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Puerto Piritu

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas
Elevation
8 m (26 ft)
Postal Code
6022
Website
alcaldias.com/ptopiritu

🇻🇪 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 Puerto Píritu

What is the population of Puerto Píritu?

Puerto Píritu has a population of 37,745 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 1,640 people per square mile, spread across 23.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Puerto Píritu?

Puerto Píritu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.5 inches.

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