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San Mateo, Venezuela

Anzoátegui · Venezuela

San Mateo is a small city in Anzoátegui, Venezuela with a population of 11,670. Elevation: 449 ft (137 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,670 Population 15/sq mi density
449 ft Elevation 137 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
41.1 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About San Mateo

San Mateo

San Mateo is a town in the eastern Venezuelan Anzoátegui State. This town is the shire town of the Libertad Municipality and, according to the 2001 Venezuelan census, the municipality has a population of 12,905.

People

Population11,670
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain41.1 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Population11,670
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Coordinates9.7400°, -64.5494°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceAnzoátegui
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation41.1 inches (1,043 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Mateo

San Mateo is a small city in Venezuela (Anzoátegui) with a population of 11,670. The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet (137 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 41.1 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in San Mateo

San Mateo has an average annual temperature of 29.2°C (85°F). The hottest month is May (30.6°C), the coldest is Jan (27.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 362 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.6°C / 82°F 18.9° / 37.4° 17.2
Feb 28.7°C / 84°F 19.9° / 38° 15.5
Mar 29.6°C / 85°F 20.8° / 39.1° 14.9
Apr 30.4°C / 87°F 22.1° / 39.7° 10.5
May 30.6°C / 87°F 22.9° / 39.5° 19.5
Jun 29°C / 84°F 22.2° / 38.2° 65.9
Jul 28.8°C / 84°F 21.7° / 37.9° 43.3
Aug 29.7°C / 85°F 22.5° / 39° 29.2
Sep 30.2°C / 86°F 23.3° / 39.5° 23.2
Oct 29.4°C / 85°F 22.7° / 38.6° 45.1
Nov 28.7°C / 84°F 22.2° / 37.5° 51.3
Dec 28.3°C / 83°F 20.6° / 36.9° 26.6
San Mateo 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 262 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 41.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 449 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Venezuela avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation449 ft (137 m)
Area788.8 sq mi (2,043.0 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates9.7400°N, 64.5494°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.81"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 25, 2024.

Jan 15, 2010 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.6 142 km
Sep 9, 2019 26 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.4 87 km
Dec 26, 1998 32 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.4 146 km
Jul 9, 1997 35 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.2 140 km
Mar 6, 1996 18 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.0 93 km
May 11, 2023 24 km ENE of San Antonio, Venezuela M4.9 124 km
Dec 14, 1997 26 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M4.8 78 km
Sep 13, 2022 75 km WNW of Barcelona, Venezuela M4.7 115 km
Feb 16, 1998 35 km NNE of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M4.7 87 km
Sep 1, 2014 49 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.6 126 km
Jul 9, 1997 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.6 142 km
Jan 15, 1999 40 km SSE of Porlamar, Venezuela M4.6 138 km
Apr 7, 2024 45 km N of Puerto Píritu, Venezuela M4.5 100 km
Aug 12, 1997 54 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.4 122 km
Oct 15, 2002 27 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.4 148 km
Jul 25, 2024 33 km WNW of Araya, Venezuela M4.4 101 km
Feb 13, 2012 33 km NE of Cantaura, Venezuela M4.4 54 km
Jul 13, 1997 53 km E of Cumaná, Venezuela M4.3 119 km
Feb 27, 2012 41 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.3 137 km
Feb 16, 1998 40 km NNE of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M4.3 93 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 4 289 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 4 118 km
1929 CUMANA Earthquake 6.0 m 50 150 km
1853 CUMANA Earthquake 5.0 m 1,000 93 km
1802 CUMANA Earthquake 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
April 80°F (27°C) 1.3 in
May 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 6.5 in
July 78°F (26°C) 6.8 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
October 80°F (26°C) 4.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
December 78°F (26°C) 1.8 in

San Mateo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and February the driest (0.6").

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Schools in San Mateo

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
U.E. Baltazar Vallenilla
Liceo N. Félix Armando Núñez
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Radio Stations near San Mateo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Lasser 97.7 FM AAC+ 48 kbps

Libraries in San Mateo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Alí Celta Aponte0.0

Hotels in San Mateo

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Hato Nuevo

Restaurants in San Mateo

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Quesera Las Malvinas

Gas Stations in San Mateo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

VE #8400713511

Airports Near San Mateo

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General José Antonio Anzoategui International AirportBLALarge Airport
Anaco AirportAAOMedium Airport
Antonio José de Sucre AirportCUMMedium Airport
Cuenca de Unare AirportSmall Airport
El Toco AirportSmall Airport
La Vieja AirportSmall Airport
Mata AirportSmall Airport
San Roque AirportSmall Airport
Urica AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Mateo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia San Mateo Apóstol

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas
Elevation
136 m (446 ft)
Area
2,043.0 km² (788.6 mi²)
Website
libertad-anzoategui.gob.ve/portal-alcaldias/

🇻🇪 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 Mateo

What is the population of San Mateo?

San Mateo has a population of 11,670 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 788.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Mateo?

San Mateo 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 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.1 inches.

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