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Santa Cruz de Mora, Venezuela

Mérida · Venezuela

Santa Cruz de Mora is a small city in Mérida, Venezuela with a population of 21,209. Elevation: 1,969 ft (600 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

21,209 Population 153/sq mi density
1,969 ft Elevation 600 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
52.2 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About Santa Cruz de Mora

Santa Cruz de Mora is a city of Venezuela. Capital of the Antonio Pinto Salinas municipality of the Mérida State, located 40 kilometers from the city of Mérida. The city is home of the Venezuelan cyclist José Rujano and the former governor of the state Alexis Ramírez. The mayor is Edgar Márquez.

People

Population21,209
Density153/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain52.2 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation1,969 ft (600 m)
Population21,209
Population Density153 / sq mi
Elevation1,969 ft (600 m)
Coordinates8.3993°, -71.6408°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceMérida
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation52.2 inches (1,325 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Cruz de Mora

Santa Cruz de Mora is a small city in Venezuela (Mérida) with a population of 21,209. The city sits at an elevation of 1,969 feet (600 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.2 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in Santa Cruz de Mora

Santa Cruz de Mora has an average annual temperature of 28.4°C (83°F). The hottest month is Aug (29°C), the coldest is Jan (27.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2004 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.4°C / 81°F 22.5° / 32.4° 118.8
Feb 27.8°C / 82°F 22.8° / 32.7° 141.9
Mar 28°C / 82°F 23.4° / 32.6° 187.0
Apr 28.3°C / 83°F 23.7° / 32.9° 233.2
May 28.8°C / 84°F 23.9° / 33.7° 201.8
Jun 28.7°C / 84°F 23.7° / 33.7° 114.0
Jul 28.6°C / 83°F 23.3° / 33.8° 103.4
Aug 29°C / 84°F 23.5° / 34.4° 106.7
Sep 28.8°C / 84°F 23.4° / 34.3° 109.2
Oct 28.8°C / 84°F 23.4° / 34.1° 209.5
Nov 28.2°C / 83°F 23.2° / 33.2° 271.6
Dec 27.8°C / 82°F 23.1° / 32.5° 206.8
Santa Cruz de Mora has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,969 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.5°F
31% above Venezuela avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,969 ft (600 m)
Area138.8 sq mi (359.5 km²)
Population Density153/sq mi
Coordinates8.3993°N, 71.6408°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.2"
37% above Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.81"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

108 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 118 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 113 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 125 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 58 km
Feb 21, 1994 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia M5.2 135 km
Jul 16, 2007 19 km N of Cubará, Colombia M5.2 146 km
Jun 2, 1994 43 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.2 119 km
Jun 2, 1994 47 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.1 114 km
Oct 14, 2017 34 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.1 130 km
Jun 6, 1994 49 km ESE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.0 99 km
Apr 3, 2018 30 km SSW of El Vigía, Venezuela M4.9 10 km
Apr 10, 2006 44 km NNW of Arauquita, Colombia M4.9 114 km
Mar 11, 1992 52 km NW of Arauquita, Colombia M4.9 115 km
May 31, 1994 51 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M4.8 112 km
May 31, 1994 57 km S of El Vigía, Venezuela M4.8 34 km
Jul 15, 2005 10 km W of Ejido, Venezuela M4.8 38 km
Jul 5, 1994 41 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M4.8 109 km
May 31, 1994 38 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M4.8 111 km
Feb 13, 1998 38 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M4.7 98 km
Oct 5, 2011 55 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M4.7 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 71°F (21°C) 2.4 in
April 71°F (22°C) 5.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
August 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in
October 71°F (22°C) 6.8 in Wettest
November 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in
December 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in

Santa Cruz de Mora has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.8") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Santa Cruz de Mora

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceo El Bordo
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Radio Stations near Santa Cruz de Mora

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cordillera 104.7 FM folclor, latino MP3
CDR 98.7 FM entretenimiento, latino AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio C MP3 128 kbps
Pregón 95.7 FM information, latino MP3
Acción 104.5 FM (La diferencia en el dial) deportes, music AAC 32 kbps

Museums in Santa Cruz de Mora

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Bolivariana
Casa de la Cultura - Museo
Martín Morales (Pintor)

Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz de Mora

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado campesino Olinto Vera

Restaurants in Santa Cruz de Mora

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante El Diamante

Theme Parks in Santa Cruz de Mora

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Montaña de Los Sueños

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Cruz de Mora

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Airports Near Santa Cruz de Mora

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alberto Carnevalli AirportMRDMedium Airport
Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso AirportVIGMedium Airport
La Fria AirportLFRMedium Airport
Miguel Urdaneta Fernández AirportSTBMedium Airport
Paramillo AirportSCIMedium Airport
Campo de Palma AirportSmall Airport
El Guayabo del Zulia AirportSmall Airport
Encontrados AirportSmall Airport
Hoya Grande AirportSmall Airport
Miguelón AirportSmall Airport
Pedraza La Vieja AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco de Mérida AirportSmall Airport
Santa Bárbara de Barinas AirportSBBSmall Airport
Yaure AirportSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas
Elevation
622 m (2,041 ft)

🇻🇪 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 Mora

What is the population of Santa Cruz de Mora?

Santa Cruz de Mora has a population of 21,209 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 153 people per square mile, spread across 138.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Cruz de Mora?

Santa Cruz de Mora has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.2 inches.

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