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Sabaneta, Venezuela

Barinas · Venezuela

Sabaneta is a mid-size city in Barinas, Venezuela with a population of 39,493. Elevation: 479 ft (146 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

39,493 Population 125/sq mi density
479 ft Elevation 146 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
60.1 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About Sabaneta

Sabaneta

Sabaneta is a town in Venezuela's Barinas state. It is known for being the birthplace of the late President of Venezuela, Hugo Chávez, and his siblings. Sabaneta is the capital of Alberto Arvelo Torrealba Municipality in Barinas. The town was founded by Juan de Alhama in 1787. The principal industry is sugar production.

People

Population39,493
Density125/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain60.1 in/yr
Sunny Days227/yr
Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Population39,493
Population Density125 / sq mi
Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Coordinates8.7523°, -69.9335°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceBarinas
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation60.1 inches (1,527 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sabaneta

Sabaneta is a mid-size city in Venezuela (Barinas) with a population of 39,493. The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet (146 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 60.1 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in Sabaneta

Sabaneta 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
Sabaneta 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 60.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.7°F
51% above Venezuela avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days227 days/yr

Geography

Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Area314.8 sq mi (815.2 km²)
Population Density125/sq mi
Coordinates8.7523°N, 69.9335°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.1"
58% above Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.96"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

95 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 M5.7 134 km
Aug 17, 1991 20 km SE of Carora, Venezuela M5.6 144 km
Dec 31, 1993 38 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela M5.4 130 km
Dec 31, 1995 17 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela M5.4 141 km
Feb 19, 2014 23 km SE of El Tocuyo, Venezuela M5.3 100 km
Apr 26, 2005 41 km ESE of Trujillo, Venezuela M5.2 52 km
Jun 3, 2021 19 km S of Carora, Venezuela M5.1 139 km
Jul 12, 2020 41 km S of El Tocuyo, Venezuela M5.1 74 km
Jun 6, 1993 26 km SSE of Trujillo, Venezuela M4.9 63 km
Mar 22, 1991 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela M4.9 37 km
Mar 28, 2024 26 km SW of El Tocuyo, Venezuela M4.9 99 km
Aug 17, 1991 18 km SE of Carora, Venezuela M4.9 143 km
May 9, 2007 29 km NNW of Valera, Venezuela M4.9 126 km
Aug 26, 2021 0 km N of Araure, Venezuela M4.8 120 km
Jun 5, 2001 10 km W of Araure, Venezuela M4.8 114 km
Aug 7, 1991 15 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela M4.8 144 km
Jan 23, 2006 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela M4.8 39 km
Mar 22, 1991 43 km W of Guanare, Venezuela M4.8 45 km
Dec 2, 1999 11 km NW of Barinas, Venezuela M4.7 37 km
Sep 13, 2004 41 km WNW of Guanare, Venezuela M4.7 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
February 83°F (28°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 84°F (29°C) 0.7 in Warmest
April 83°F (28°C) 3.6 in
May 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 9.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 10.0 in Coldest, Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
October 82°F (28°C) 6.6 in
November 82°F (28°C) 3.7 in
December 81°F (27°C) 1.3 in

Sabaneta has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in July to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 60.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Sabaneta

Institution Type Founded Website
Academia de Ciencias Agricolas University - ,
UNEFA University - ,

Schools in Sabaneta

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bachiller Elías Cordero Uzcátegui - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Sabaneta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Mayorista del Sur

Gas Stations in Sabaneta

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

VE #3767413314
VE #3767413369

Airports Near Sabaneta

31 airports within the area.

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

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas
Elevation
147 m (482 ft)
Founded
1787
Postal Code
5224
Mayor
Aníbal Chávez
Twinned With
Santiago de Cuba

🇻🇪 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 Sabaneta

What is the population of Sabaneta?

Sabaneta has a population of 39,493 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 125 people per square mile, spread across 314.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sabaneta?

Sabaneta 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 60.1 inches.

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