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Santa Cruz de los Taques, Venezuela

Falcón · Venezuela

Santa Cruz de los Taques is a small city in Falcón, Venezuela with a population of 25,047. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

25,047 Population 241/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
17.1 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About Santa Cruz de los Taques

Santa Cruz de los Taques

Santa Cruz de Los Taques, ou simplement Los Taques, est une ville de l'État de Falcón au Venezuela, capitale de la paroisse civile de Los Taques et chef-lieu de la municipalité de Los Taques.

People

Population25,047
Density241/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain17.1 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population25,047
Population Density241 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates11.8235°, -70.2564°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceFalcón
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation17.1 inches (435 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Cruz de los Taques

Santa Cruz de los Taques is a small city in Venezuela (Falcón) with a population of 25,047. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.1 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in Santa Cruz de los Taques

Santa Cruz de los Taques has an average annual temperature of 28°C (82°F). The hottest month is Sep (29.4°C), the coldest is Feb (26.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 499 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.8°C / 80°F 24.4° / 29.5° 21.2
Feb 26.6°C / 80°F 24.4° / 30° 13.2
Mar 26.9°C / 80°F 24.6° / 29.8° 31.9
Apr 27.5°C / 81°F 25.3° / 30.9° 7.4
May 28.1°C / 83°F 26.2° / 31.5° 81.0
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 26.5° / 32.3° 32.1
Jul 28.3°C / 83°F 26.4° / 32.6° 40.6
Aug 29°C / 84°F 26.8° / 33.6° 39.1
Sep 29.4°C / 85°F 26.6° / 33.5° 42.5
Oct 29.2°C / 85°F 26.9° / 32.6° 74.3
Nov 28.5°C / 83°F 26.4° / 31.5° 78.4
Dec 27.8°C / 82°F 25.7° / 30.6° 37.9
Santa Cruz de los Taques has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 305 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 17.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.7°F
53% above Venezuela avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area104.1 sq mi (269.6 km²)
Population Density241/sq mi
Coordinates11.8235°N, 70.2564°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.1"
55% below Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.35"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 28, 2025.

Mar 30, 1999 68 km NNW of Carora, Venezuela M5.8 127 km
Dec 2, 1999 78 km S of Punta Cardón, Venezuela M5.5 96 km
Jun 28, 2001 27 km SSW of Punta Cardón, Venezuela M5.3 44 km
Mar 10, 2017 64 km N of Coro, Venezuela M5.2 77 km
Nov 24, 1990 76 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela M5.1 149 km
Jan 1, 2006 108 km W of Punta Cardón, Venezuela M5.1 102 km
Mar 25, 1990 160 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.9 148 km
Mar 9, 2017 73 km N of Coro, Venezuela M4.8 76 km
Aug 27, 2011 101 km NNE of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.7 93 km
Mar 31, 1990 155 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.7 142 km
Apr 24, 1992 51 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela M4.6 122 km
Sep 2, 2014 64 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela M4.6 137 km
Jul 23, 2009 28 km WSW of Punta Cardón, Venezuela M4.6 35 km
Feb 21, 2014 102 km NNW of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.6 87 km
Sep 2, 1991 60 km NW of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.6 45 km
Apr 7, 1990 145 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.6 132 km
Mar 28, 2023 near the coast of Venezuela M4.5 119 km
Feb 18, 2000 54 km ENE of Santa Rita, Venezuela M4.5 147 km
Feb 3, 2007 52 km SE of Coro, Venezuela M4.5 131 km
Jun 30, 2023 132 km NNW of Santa Cruz de los Taques, Venezuela M4.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Matthew (2016).

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Matthew Category 5 206 km
2007 Felix Category 5 153 km
2005 Emily Category 4 253 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 224 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in
May 84°F (29°C) 1.2 in
June 84°F (29°C) 1.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.7 in
August 85°F (30°C) 1.3 in
September 86°F (30°C) 2.1 in Warmest
October 84°F (29°C) 3.4 in Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in
December 81°F (27°C) 2.2 in

Santa Cruz de los Taques has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 80°F in January to 86°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (0.4").

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Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz de los Taques

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Santa Cruz de los Taques

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Villa Caribe

Breweries in Santa Cruz de los Taques

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Regional

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Cruz de los Taques

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Airports Near Santa Cruz de los Taques

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Queen Beatrix International AirportAUALarge Airport
José Leonardo Chirinos AirportCZEMedium Airport
Josefa Camejo International AirportLSPMedium Airport
Adícora AirportSmall Airport
Mamón AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas

🇻🇪 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 Santa Cruz de los Taques

What is the population of Santa Cruz de los Taques?

Santa Cruz de los Taques has a population of 25,047 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 241 people per square mile, spread across 104.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Cruz de los Taques?

Santa Cruz de los Taques has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.1 inches.

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