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San Juan Bautista, Venezuela

Nueva Esparta · Venezuela

San Juan Bautista is a mid-size city in Nueva Esparta, Venezuela with a population of 90,387. Elevation: 594 ft (181 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

90,387 Population 289/sq mi density
594 ft Elevation 181 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
36.5 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About San Juan Bautista

San Juan Bautista is a town on Isla Margarita, in the state of Nueva Esparta, Venezuela. It is the capital of the Antonio Díaz Municipality.

People

Population90,387
Density289/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Population90,387
Population Density289 / sq mi
Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Coordinates11.0124°, -63.9441°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceNueva Esparta
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation36.5 inches (926 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Juan Bautista

San Juan Bautista is a mid-size city in Venezuela (Nueva Esparta) with a population of 90,387. The city sits at an elevation of 594 feet (181 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in San Juan Bautista

San Juan Bautista 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.6°C / 80°F 23.3° / 30° 59.0
Feb 27.2°C / 81°F 23.5° / 30.8° 27.3
Mar 27.5°C / 82°F 23.8° / 31.2° 16.3
Apr 28.6°C / 83°F 24.7° / 32.4° 5.9
May 29.1°C / 84°F 25.2° / 33° 10.1
Jun 28.6°C / 83°F 25° / 32.3° 38.0
Jul 28.7°C / 84°F 25° / 32.4° 46.2
Aug 29.2°C / 85°F 25.2° / 33.2° 50.8
Sep 29.6°C / 85°F 25.8° / 33.5° 39.8
Oct 29.4°C / 85°F 25.6° / 33.1° 41.8
Nov 28.6°C / 83°F 25° / 32.2° 68.6
Dec 27.4°C / 81°F 24° / 30.9° 85.6
San Juan Bautista has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 594 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above Venezuela avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Area312.6 sq mi (809.7 km²)
Population Density289/sq mi
Coordinates11.0124°N, 63.9441°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.92"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

163 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 1, 2025.

Jul 9, 1997 26 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M7.0 68 km
Jun 23, 2024 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela M6.0 142 km
Jan 15, 2010 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.6 81 km
Dec 26, 1998 32 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.4 63 km
Sep 9, 2019 26 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.4 76 km
Jul 9, 1997 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 143 km
Jul 14, 2022 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 150 km
Jun 23, 2018 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 142 km
Jul 9, 1997 35 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.2 73 km
Feb 4, 2015 45 km E of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.1 127 km
Jun 12, 2021 52 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.0 141 km
Mar 6, 1996 18 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.0 66 km
Apr 6, 2022 57 km ENE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.9 131 km
Jan 15, 2019 26 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.9 110 km
May 11, 2023 24 km ENE of San Antonio, Venezuela M4.9 100 km
Jan 9, 1992 42 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M4.9 145 km
Sep 11, 1993 50 km NW of Güiria, Venezuela M4.9 142 km
Oct 15, 1991 47 km WSW of Güiria, Venezuela M4.9 148 km
Apr 22, 1990 46 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M4.9 141 km
Jan 7, 2019 31 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.8 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Beryl (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 5 246 km
2007 Felix Category 1 294 km
2005 Emily Category 3 174 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 135 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 39 km
1853 CUMANA Earthquake 5.0 m 1,000 64 km
1997 CARIACO-CUMANA Earthquake 81 68 km
1802 CUMANA Earthquake 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in
March 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 1.1 in
May 81°F (27°C) 1.6 in
June 80°F (27°C) 4.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.9 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in Warmest
October 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
November 80°F (26°C) 4.8 in
December 78°F (25°C) 3.9 in

San Juan Bautista has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and March the driest (0.9").

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Colleges & Universities in San Juan Bautista

Institution Type Founded Website
Universidad de Oriente University

Schools in San Juan Bautista

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
E.B.E Luisa Mercedes Hernández de Carrillo
Escuela Francisco Fajardo
Escuela Granja Guatacaral
E.B. Cesárea Díaz de Herrera
E.B.U.E. Simón José Arismendi
U.E. María Inmaculada
Escuela de Punta Cuji
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Radio Stations near San Juan Bautista

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in San Juan Bautista

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Casa Santiago Mariño
Museo del Hombre Insular
Museo Francisco Narváez
Museo Marino de Margarita
Museo Pueblos de Margarita

Libraries in San Juan Bautista

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Los Robles0.0
La Sociedad0.0

Farmers Markets in San Juan Bautista

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro Artesanal de Juan Griego
Mercado de Conejeros
Mercado de Pescadores
Mercado de Pescadores de Juan Griego
Mercado Municipal de Juan Griego

Hotels in San Juan Bautista

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabañas Vacacionales Roselin C.A.
Hotel Abana
Hotel Club La Casona
Hotel Posada Abuela Julia
Posada Don Chova
Posada Quinta San José
Posada Turistica Las Marites

Restaurants in San Juan Bautista

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pizzería La Criollada
Pollos Las Colinas
Restaurant & Pizzeria D´Alessandro

Gas Stations in San Juan Bautista

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E/S El Dátil

Banks in San Juan Bautista

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Bicentenario

Shopping Malls in San Juan Bautista

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

C.C. Las Colinas

Stadiums & Teams in San Juan Bautista

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Juan Bautista

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International AirportPMVLarge Airport
Antonio José de Sucre AirportCUMMedium Airport
General Francisco Bermúdez AirportCUPMedium Airport
Andrés Miguel Salazar Marcano AirportICCSmall Airport
Araya AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in San Juan Bautista

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Domesa
IPOSTEL

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Juan Bautista

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla San Juan Bautista
Iglesia San Juan Bautista
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas
Elevation
910 m (2,986 ft)
Postal Code
6301

Around San Juan Bautista

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 10
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 1
Banks 1
Hotels 1
Parks 5

Things to See Near San Juan Bautista

75 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (28)
  • • Playa Arenas
  • • Playa Bahía de Plata
  • • Playa Bella Vista
  • • Playa Boquita
  • • Playa Caribe
  • + 23 more
🏰 Castles (3)
  • • Castillo Santa Rosa
  • • Fortín de España
  • • Fortín de La Galera
⛰️ Peaks (41)
  • • Alto Puculú
  • • Cerro Agua de Vaca
  • • Cerro Cocheima
  • • Cerro del Medio
  • • Cerro El Abismo
  • + 36 more
🌄 Viewpoints (3)
  • • Mirador El Portachuelo
  • • Mirador la Galera
  • • Mirador Playa Guayacan

🇻🇪 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 San Juan Bautista

What is the population of San Juan Bautista?

San Juan Bautista has a population of 90,387 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 289 people per square mile, spread across 312.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Juan Bautista?

San Juan Bautista has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.5 inches.

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