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Santa Cruz de Mara, Venezuela

Zulia · Venezuela

Santa Cruz de Mara is a mid-size city in Zulia, Venezuela with a population of 69,781. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

69,781 Population 223/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
28.7 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About Santa Cruz de Mara

Santa Cruz de Mara – miasto w Wenezueli, w stanie Zulia, w gminie Mara.

People

Population69,781
Density223/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain28.7 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population69,781
Population Density223 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates10.7927°, -71.6851°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceZulia
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation28.7 inches (729 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Cruz de Mara

Santa Cruz de Mara is a mid-size city in Venezuela (Zulia) with a population of 69,781. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.7 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in Santa Cruz de Mara

Santa Cruz de Mara has an average annual temperature of 29.1°C (84°F). The hottest month is Jun (30°C), the coldest is Jan (28.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 544 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.2°C / 83°F 23.5° / 32.9° 2.4
Feb 28.4°C / 83°F 23.9° / 32.9° 2.9
Mar 29°C / 84°F 24.6° / 33.4° 8.9
Apr 29.4°C / 85°F 25.3° / 33.5° 28.9
May 29.8°C / 86°F 25.7° / 33.9° 76.2
Jun 30°C / 86°F 25.5° / 34.4° 25.8
Jul 30°C / 86°F 25.2° / 34.8° 25.7
Aug 30°C / 86°F 25.4° / 34.6° 63.7
Sep 29.4°C / 85°F 25° / 33.9° 99.7
Oct 28.6°C / 83°F 24.6° / 32.6° 108.7
Nov 28.6°C / 83°F 24.5° / 32.7° 75.6
Dec 28.3°C / 83°F 23.9° / 32.7° 25.3
Santa Cruz de Mara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.4°F
53% above Venezuela avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area312.8 sq mi (810.3 km²)
Population Density223/sq mi
Coordinates10.7927°N, 71.6851°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"
24% below Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.28"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 29, 2024.

Mar 30, 1999 68 km NNW of Carora, Venezuela M5.8 139 km
Dec 2, 1999 78 km S of Punta Cardón, Venezuela M5.5 148 km
Feb 6, 1990 7 km NW of Machiques, Venezuela M5.3 125 km
Aug 4, 2006 66 km WSW of Carora, Venezuela M5.2 145 km
Jan 1, 2006 108 km W of Punta Cardón, Venezuela M5.1 128 km
Jul 22, 2020 25 km SE of Albania, Colombia M5.1 84 km
Jan 3, 2006 65 km SE of La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela M5.0 104 km
Feb 25, 2008 39 km E of Lagunillas, Venezuela M5.0 111 km
Jun 9, 2017 5 km S of Uribia, Colombia M4.9 116 km
May 9, 2015 17 km NE of Maicao, Colombia M4.7 90 km
Mar 14, 2014 20 km SE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia M4.7 143 km
Aug 9, 2015 43 km SE of Albania, Colombia M4.7 67 km
Jul 25, 2024 23 km ENE of Mene Grande, Venezuela M4.7 145 km
Jul 6, 2007 9 km E of Machiques, Venezuela M4.6 119 km
Jun 1, 2014 27 km ESE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia M4.6 132 km
Feb 26, 2004 36 km ESE of Barrancas, Colombia M4.6 87 km
Sep 19, 1993 14 km WNW of Distracción, Colombia M4.5 146 km
Jun 26, 2020 71 km WSW of Punta Cardón, Venezuela M4.5 115 km
Feb 18, 2000 54 km ENE of Santa Rita, Venezuela M4.5 66 km
Mar 17, 2018 39 km NNE of Uribia, Colombia M4.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Matthew Category 5 290 km
2007 Felix Category 4 297 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 1 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.5 in Driest
April 83°F (28°C) 1.7 in
May 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in
June 84°F (29°C) 3.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.6 in
August 84°F (29°C) 2.7 in Warmest
September 83°F (29°C) 4.1 in
October 82°F (28°C) 5.3 in Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
December 81°F (27°C) 1.3 in

Santa Cruz de Mara has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and March the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Santa Cruz de Mara

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
E.B.N. Brisas de Mara
Liceo Jose Antonio Almarza
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Museums in Santa Cruz de Mara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MACZUL
MACZUL
Museo Arquidiocesano Obispo Lasso
Museo Arquidiocesano Obispo Lasso
Museo Conoce Tu Puente
Museo Conoce Tu Puente
Museo de la Gaita
Museo de la Gaita
Museo Rafael Urdaneta
Museo Rafael Urdaneta
Teatro Bellas Artes
Teatro Bellas Artes

Libraries in Santa Cruz de Mara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Corporación Nebabrica0.0
Corporación Nebabrica0.0
nebabrica0.0
nebabrica0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz de Mara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Antigua Holsun
Antigua Holsun
Automercado Viacasa
C.C. Delicias Norte
Charcuteria a que Leo
Charcuteria a que Leo
Deposito de Licores
Deposito de Licores
Jeevante
Jeevante
Mercado de Corito
Mercado de Las Playitas
Mercado Santa Rosalia
Mi chinita

Theme Parks in Santa Cruz de Mara

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aquaventura Park

Bus Stations in Santa Cruz de Mara

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Pasajeros Ana Maria Campos

Gas Stations in Santa Cruz de Mara

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E/S Las Cruces
E/S Nueva Lucha

Banks in Santa Cruz de Mara

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Provincial

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Cruz de Mara

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Luis Aparicio "El Grande"
Estadio Olimpico José Encarnación "Pachencho" Romero
Niños Cantores Stadium
PEQUEÑAS LIGAS CACIQUE MARA
Plaza de Toros Monumental de Maracaibo
SAN RAFAEL

Airports Near Santa Cruz de Mara

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Chinita International AirportMARLarge Airport
Hacienda El Caimito AirportSmall Airport
Maicao AirportSmall Airport
Oro Negro AirportCBSSmall Airport
San Benito AirportSmall Airport
Villa del Rosario AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Santa Cruz de Mara

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Clínico San Miguel
Centro de Diálisis de Occidente
Centro Médico de Occidente
Centro Médico La Limpia
Centro Médico Madre Emilia
Clínica Sucre
Famedical Services
labcenter
Policlínica Amado
Venezolana de salud integral

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Cruz de Mara

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia María Auxiliadora
Santa Inés Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas

Around Santa Cruz de Mara

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 7
Hospitals 1
Banks 1
Parks 4
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Santa Cruz de Mara

1 places within 15 km

🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Invasión Abandonada

🇻🇪 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 Mara

What is the population of Santa Cruz de Mara?

Santa Cruz de Mara has a population of 69,781 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 223 people per square mile, spread across 312.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Cruz de Mara?

Santa Cruz de Mara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.7 inches.

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