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San Cristóbal, Venezuela
Táchira · Venezuela
San Cristóbal is a large city in Táchira, Venezuela with a population of 289,852. Elevation: 2,270 ft (692 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
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About San Cristóbal
San Cristóbal is the capital city of the Venezuelan state of Táchira. It is located in a mountainous region of Western Venezuela. The city is situated 818 metres (2,684 ft) above sea level in the northern Andes overlooking the Torbes River, 56 kilometres (35 mi) from the Colombian border. San Cristóbal was founded on 31 March 1561, by Juan de Maldonado. From its inception, the city evolved rapidly as one of the most progressive and important centers of commerce in the country and the region, due primarily to its rich soil and its proximity to the border with Colombia.
People
Climate
| Population | 289,852 |
| Population Density | 3,039 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,270 ft (692 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.7659°, -72.2358° |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
| Country | 🇻🇪 Venezuela |
| State / Province | Táchira |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 62.9 inches (1,597 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Cristóbal
San Cristóbal is a large city in Venezuela (Táchira) with a population of 289,852. The city sits at an elevation of 2,270 feet (692 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.9 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.
Climate in San Cristóbal
San Cristóbal has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.7°C), the coldest is Jan (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 720 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above Venezuela avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,270 ft (692 m) |
| Area | 95.4 sq mi (247.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,039/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.7659°N, 72.2358°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 6.8 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in |
San Cristóbal has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 62.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (2.1").
Colleges & Universities in San Cristóbal
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academia de Modelos Carola Studios | College | — | — |
| Academia Gastronómica de Venezuela | University | — | — |
| Aula Viva UNET | College | 2018 | Visit → |
| Centro Rotario De Formación Para El Trabajo Juan Bautista Morales | College | — | — |
| Colegio de Estado de Miranda | College | — | — |
| Colegio Don Bosco | College | — | — |
| Colegio Don Bosco | College | — | — |
| Colegio NAZARETH | College | — | — |
| Colegio Universitario Monseñor de Talavera | University | — | — |
| Escuela Técnica Industrial | College | — | — |
| I.U. Antonio José de Sucre | University | — | — |
| INCES Táchira | University | — | — |
| Instituto Politécnico Santiago Mariño | University | — | — |
| Instituto Politécnico Santiago Mariño | University | — | — |
| Instituto Universitario Jesus Enrique Lozada | University | — | — |
| Iufront | University | — | — |
| IUGC | University | — | — |
| Liceo Antonio Rómulo Costa | College | — | — |
| Liceo Pedro María Morantes | College | — | — |
| Liceo Simón Bolívar | College | — | — |
| Orquesta Sinfónica del Táchira | University | — | — |
| Seminario Santo Tomás de Aquino | University | — | — |
| U.E Liceo Gonzalo Méndez | College | — | — |
| U.E. Colegio Nuestra Señora del Rosario | College | — | — |
| U.E. Juan Christiansen | College | — | — |
| UBV | University | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Nacional;General Ezequiel Zamora | College | — | — |
| Universidad B. | University | — | — |
| Universidad Bolivariana de Venezuela | University | — | — |
| Universidad Católica del Táchira | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad de Los Andes | University | — | — |
| Universidad del Táchira | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad Nacional Abierta | University | — | — |
Schools in San Cristóbal
91+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unidad Educativa Colegio Aplicación | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Roman Valecillo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Estadal Mariscal Sucre | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Cordoba | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Unidad Educativa Alianza | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Metropolitano | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Santísimo Salvador | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Carlos Rangel Lamus | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Bustamante | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Cristo Rey | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Barrancas | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Liceo Nacional Libertador | — | — | — | — |
| Ciudad de Los Muchachos | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Pellin | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Román Valecillos | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Lopez Mendez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela rural de Pueblo Chiquito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Monseñor San Miguel | — | — | — | — |
| Josefina Molina de Duque | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Emilia Chapellin | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela básica nacional Villafañe | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Talentos Deportivos Tachira | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Coromoto | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Salesiano | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Concordia | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Nacional Mariscal Antonio José de Sucre | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Ramón Vivas Gómez | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Unidad Educativa El Rosario | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Nacional Elba Beatriz Ramírez de Ortega EBRO | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Luisa Cáceres de Arismendi | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela inicial 12 de Febrero | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo M.A.I.C.A. | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela rural La Laguna | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Campo C | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Sabaneta | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rafael Alvarez | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Colegio Hogar Mercedes De Jesús | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Juan XXIII | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Ramón J. Velasquez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Simón Bolívar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Basica Ana Dolores Fernandez | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa "Instituto Metropolitano Adventista" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nacional Básica Machiri | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio La Villa de los Niños | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Basica Rita Elisa Medina de Useche | — | — | — | — |
| Josefina Molina de Duque | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Roman Valecillo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Estadal Mariscal Sucre | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Cordoba | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Unidad Educativa Alianza | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Metropolitano | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Santísimo Salvador | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Carlos Rangel Lamus | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Bustamante | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Cristo Rey | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Pellin | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Román Valecillos | — | — | — | — |
| Ciudad de Los Muchachos | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Emilia Chapellin | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela básica nacional Villafañe | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Coromoto | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Sabaneta | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Coromoto | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Pío de Pietrelcina | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Simón Rodriguez | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio María Auxiliadora | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Cervantes | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Agustín Codazzi | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Ramón Vivas Gómez | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Coromoto | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Pío de Pietrelcina | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Simón Rodriguez | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio María Auxiliadora | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Cervantes | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Agustín Codazzi | — | — | — | — |
| Asilo San Antonio | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Palo Gordo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Simón Canttiare | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Concordia | — | — | — | — |
| Asilo San Antonio | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Unidad Educativa El Rosario | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Nacional Elba Beatriz Ramírez de Ortega EBRO | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Luisa Cáceres de Arismendi | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela inicial 12 de Febrero | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Colegio Hogar Mercedes De Jesús | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Juan XXIII | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Ramón J. Velasquez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Basica Ana Dolores Fernandez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Basica Rita Elisa Medina de Useche | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Cristóbal
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiesta Latina 106.1 FM | latino, merengue | AAC | |
| Radio Mix Retro | 2000s, 70s | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Andes 89.3 FM | entretenimiento, musica | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| La Salsera FM | latino, salsa | MP3 | |
| Tama Stereo | — | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Vibra Radio 96.9 (CO) | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| W Radio 99.7 FM | folclor, information | AAC | |
| Impacto Stereo 98.2 FM (CO) | cristiana, family | MP3 | |
| Radio C | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in San Cristóbal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ateneo del Táchira | ||||
| Casa de Cipriano Castro | ||||
| Casa Escalante | ||||
| General en Jefe Eleazar López Contreras | ||||
| Museo Casa Natal Francisco de Paula Santander | ||||
| Museo Casa Natal Francisco de Paula Santander | ||||
| Museo de Artes Visuales del Táchira | ||||
| Museo del Táchira | ||||
| Museo del Táchira | ||||
| Museo Gral Cipriano Castro |
Libraries in San Cristóbal
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de Queniquea | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Leonardo Ruiz Pineda | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Luiz Eduardo Salazar Medina | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura Mons. José León Rojas Chaparro | 0.0 | |||||
| Hemeroteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Hemeroteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Hemeroteca | 0.0 | |||||
| La Casona | 0.0 | |||||
| La Casona | 0.0 | |||||
| Salón de lectura | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Cristóbal
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociación Cooperativa Florencia R.S. | |||||
| charcuteria JN | |||||
| charcuteria JN | |||||
| d1 | |||||
| Mercado La Ermita | |||||
| Mercado La Guayana | |||||
| Mercado Los Pequeños Comerciantes | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Periférico Santa Teresa | |||||
| Merkgusto C.A. | |||||
| Perea | |||||
| Perea | |||||
| Tachi Market |
Hotels in San Cristóbal
44 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San Cristóbal
77 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in San Cristóbal
13 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in San Cristóbal
3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in San Cristóbal
5 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in San Cristóbal
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in San Cristóbal
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Cristóbal
21 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in San Cristóbal
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San Cristóbal
6 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Cristóbal
31 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Cristóbal
54 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in San Cristóbal
25 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in San Cristóbal
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in San Cristóbal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabrica Mpa | ||||
| Fabrica Mpa | ||||
| La Octava | ||||
| La Octava | ||||
| Pooles el Mango | ||||
| Pooles el Mango | ||||
| Punto Fijo | ||||
| Punto Fijo |
Stadiums & Teams in San Cristóbal
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Metropolitano de San Cristóbal | ||
| Gimnasio Arminio Gutierrez Castro | ||
| Polideportivo de Pueblo Nuevo | ||
| Velódromo JJ Mora |
Airports Near San Cristóbal
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Camilo Daza International Airport | CUC | Medium Airport |
| Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport | SVZ | Medium Airport |
| La Fria Airport | LFR | Medium Airport |
| Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport | STD | Medium Airport |
| Paramillo Airport | SCI | Medium Airport |
| Cinera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Malabares Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Petrolea Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Piscuri Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Grande de Táchira Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in San Cristóbal
16 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL | |
| DHL | |
| DOMESA | |
| DOMESA | |
| Domesa | |
| DOMESA Oficinas | |
| Domesa Paramilo | |
| IPOSTEL | |
| IPOSTEL | |
| MRW | |
| MRW | |
| MRW | |
| MRW | |
| MRW Barrio Obrero | |
| ZOOM Encomiendas | |
| ZOOM Encomiendas |
Treatment Centers in San Cristóbal
10 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Clínico El Samán | ||
| Centro de Cirugía Ambulatoria Zaragoza | ||
| Centro Quirúrgico de Especialidades | ||
| Clínica de mamas | ||
| Clínica Dr. Plata | ||
| Clínica Integral de la Mujer | ||
| Clínica SANGO | ||
| IBIDSA | ||
| Ipasme | ||
| Vihonco |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Cristóbal
49 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basílica Nª Sra. de la Consolación | |
| Basílica Nuestra Señora de la Consolación | |
| Capilla | |
| Capilla | |
| Capilla | |
| Capilla Carmelitas | |
| Capilla de la Virgen del Perpetuo Socorro | |
| Catedral de San Cristóbal | |
| Catedral de San Cristóbal | |
| Comunidad Luz y Vida San Cristóbal | |
| Comunidad Luz y Vida San Cristóbal | |
| Corpus Christi | |
| Corpus Christi | |
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia Coromoto | |
| Iglesia Coromoto | |
| Iglesia Divino Redentor | |
| Iglesia El Ángel | |
| Iglesia El Ángel |
Explore Near San Cristóbal
Quick Facts
Around San Cristóbal
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near San Cristóbal
33 places within 15 km
- • Cerro Alto Viento
- • Cerro El Encantado
- • Cerro El Indio
- • Cerro El Oso
- • Cerro La Escalera
- + 22 more
- • Templete Antonio Aragón
- • Loma del Viento
- • Mirador
- • Mirador de la Cruz
- • Planada de La Zeta
- • Mini Zoológico UNET
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About San Cristóbal
What is the population of San Cristóbal?
San Cristóbal has a population of 289,852 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 3,039 people per square mile, spread across 95.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Cristóbal?
San Cristóbal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.9 inches.