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Punta Gorda, Venezuela

Zulia · Venezuela

Punta Gorda is a small city in Zulia, Venezuela with a population of 14,855. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

14,855 Population 256/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
33.5 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About Punta Gorda

Punta Gorda

Cabimas is a city on the shore of Maracaibo Lake in Zulia State in northwestern Venezuela. In 2005, its population was around 200,859.

People

Population14,855
Density256/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain33.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population14,855
Population Density256 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates10.3341°, -71.4135°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceZulia
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation33.5 inches (850 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Punta Gorda

Punta Gorda is a small city in Venezuela (Zulia) with a population of 14,855. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in Punta Gorda

Punta Gorda has an average annual temperature of 29.9°C (86°F). The hottest month is Jul (30.7°C), the coldest is Dec (29.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 672 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 29.4°C / 85°F 24.5° / 34.3° 4.4
Feb 29.4°C / 85°F 24.8° / 34.1° 2.4
Mar 29.8°C / 86°F 25.3° / 34.4° 15.0
Apr 30.2°C / 86°F 26.1° / 34.4° 35.7
May 30.2°C / 86°F 26.3° / 34.2° 86.1
Jun 30.6°C / 87°F 26.3° / 34.8° 55.3
Jul 30.7°C / 87°F 26.3° / 35.1° 54.0
Aug 30.6°C / 87°F 26.2° / 35° 96.5
Sep 29.8°C / 86°F 25.6° / 34.1° 103.1
Oct 29.3°C / 85°F 25.2° / 33.4° 126.4
Nov 29.6°C / 85°F 25.4° / 33.7° 71.9
Dec 29.2°C / 85°F 24.9° / 33.5° 21.2
Punta Gorda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.2°F
50% above Venezuela avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area58.1 sq mi (150.4 km²)
Population Density256/sq mi
Coordinates10.3341°N, 71.4135°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.02"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 1, 2024.

Mar 30, 1999 68 km NNW of Carora, Venezuela M5.8 116 km
Dec 29, 1995 25 km S of Carora, Venezuela M5.7 150 km
Dec 2, 1999 78 km S of Punta Cardón, Venezuela M5.5 136 km
Dec 31, 1993 38 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela M5.4 109 km
Feb 6, 1990 7 km NW of Machiques, Venezuela M5.3 131 km
Aug 4, 2006 66 km WSW of Carora, Venezuela M5.2 93 km
Jul 22, 2020 25 km SE of Albania, Colombia M5.1 133 km
Jan 3, 2006 65 km SE of La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela M5.0 74 km
Feb 25, 2008 39 km E of Lagunillas, Venezuela M5.0 59 km
May 9, 2007 29 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela M4.9 114 km
May 9, 2015 17 km NE of Maicao, Colombia M4.7 149 km
Aug 9, 2015 43 km SE of Albania, Colombia M4.7 115 km
Jul 25, 2024 23 km ENE of Mene Grande, Venezuela M4.7 90 km
Mar 31, 1999 27 km SSW of Carora, Venezuela M4.7 141 km
Nov 20, 1999 31 km WNW of Carora, Venezuela M4.7 117 km
Feb 26, 2004 36 km ESE of Barrancas, Colombia M4.6 129 km
Jul 6, 2007 9 km E of Machiques, Venezuela M4.6 119 km
Feb 24, 2014 34 km E of El Molino, Colombia M4.5 135 km
Jan 4, 2016 37 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela M4.5 107 km
Aug 29, 2024 13 km ENE of Mene Grande, Venezuela M4.5 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in
May 82°F (28°C) 3.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 4.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
December 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in

Punta Gorda has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and March the driest (0.7").

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Museums in Punta Gorda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Conoce Tu Puente
Museo Conoce Tu Puente

Libraries in Punta Gorda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Punta Gorda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mi chinita

Gas Stations in Punta Gorda

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E/S Boconó
E/S El Kadi
E/S Puerto Alegre
E/S Yaima

Stadiums & Teams in Punta Gorda

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Punta Gorda

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Chinita International AirportMARLarge Airport
Dabajuro AirportSmall Airport
Macana AirportSmall Airport
Mene Grande AirportSmall Airport
Oro Negro AirportCBSSmall Airport
San Benito AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Punta Gorda

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San Juan Bautista

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas
Elevation
3 m (10 ft)
Area
157.0 km² (60.6 mi²)
Founded
1758
Postal Code
4013
Website
alcaldias.com/cabimas

🇻🇪 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 Punta Gorda

What is the population of Punta Gorda?

Punta Gorda has a population of 14,855 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 256 people per square mile, spread across 58.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Punta Gorda?

Punta Gorda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.5 inches.

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