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Santa Elena de Uairén, Venezuela
Bolívar · Venezuela
Santa Elena de Uairén is a small city in Bolívar, Venezuela with a population of 29,795. Elevation: 2,848 ft (868 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Elena de Uairén
Santa Elena de Uairén is a small Venezuelan city in the state of Bolívar near the border with Brazil and Guyana. It was founded by Lucas Fernández Peña in 1923. The city's name originates from his first daughter, Elena, and Uairén, the river that crosses the city.
People
Climate
| Population | 29,795 |
| Population Density | 635 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,848 ft (868 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.6023°, -61.1103° |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
| Country | 🇻🇪 Venezuela |
| State / Province | Bolívar |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 80.9 inches (2,055 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Elena de Uairén
Santa Elena de Uairén is a small city in Venezuela (Bolívar) with a population of 29,795. The city sits at an elevation of 2,848 feet (868 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.9 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.
Climate in Santa Elena de Uairén
Santa Elena de Uairén has an average annual temperature of 22.9°C (73°F). The hottest month is Mar (23.4°C), the coldest is Jul (22°C). Average annual precipitation is 1938 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.3°F |
| 32% above Venezuela avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 189 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,848 ft (868 m) |
| Area | 46.9 sq mi (121.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 635/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.6023°N, 61.1103°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 10.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 12.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 10.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 10.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in |
Santa Elena de Uairén has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in July to 73°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 80.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.5") and February the driest (3.0").
Colleges & Universities in Santa Elena de Uairén
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| E.T.C. Nicolás Meza | College | — | — |
| UNEG | University | — | — |
Schools in Santa Elena de Uairén
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.B.I. Sampay | — | — | — | — |
| E.B.I. Maurak | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Colegio Adventista Gran Sabana | — | — | — | — |
| E.T.A. Maurak | — | — | — | — |
| E.B. Dr. Juan de Holmquist | — | — | — | — |
| E.B.I. El Salto | — | — | — | — |
| E.B. Fe y Alegría Manak Krú | — | — | — | — |
| E.B. Wadaka Piapó | — | — | — | — |
| C.E.P. Kewey II | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Francisco Michelena y Rojas | — | — | — | — |
| U.E.N. Los Pinos | — | — | — | — |
| E.B. Wará | — | — | — | — |
| U.E.N. Ezequiel Zamora | — | — | — | — |
| E.B.I. San Antonio | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santa Elena de Uairén
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Santa Elena de Uairén
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Lucas F. Peña | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Elena de Uairén
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feira de Sorocaima | |||||
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Santa Elena de Uairén
22 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Santa Elena de Uairén
11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Santa Elena de Uairén
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Santa Elena de Uairén
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Santa Elena de Uairén
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Santa Elena de Uairén
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santa Elena de Uairén
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Santa Elena de Uairén
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Santa Elena de Uairén
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Santa Elena de Uairén
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Santa Elena de Uairén
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Elena de Uairén Airport | SNV | Medium Airport |
| Apoipó Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Araí Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bananal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boca da Mata Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Caju Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Campamento Nawahitón Runway | — | Small Airport |
| Campo Formoso Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Campo Grande Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Caramambataí (Mapae) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Caraparu 4 Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Caraparu Airport | — | Small Airport |
| CODSA Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Colgransa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Contão Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cumaipá Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cumanã I Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cumanã II Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Pauji Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Estevão Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Depósito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Flores Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fazenda Porto Velho Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hato Divina Pastora Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ikabaru Airport | ICA | Small Airport |
| Lago Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Agallas Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Leão de Ouro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Maloquinha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Manalaí Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mato Grosso Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mina El Polaco Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mina La Frasca Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mudubim I Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nova Vitória Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pampatá Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Paraitepuy Airstrip | PPH | Small Airport |
| Pedra Preta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Piolho Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ponto Geral Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Samã I Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Isabel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Rosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| São Luiz Cotingo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| São Miguel Cachoeirinha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| SAPAN Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sauparú Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Serra do Sol Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Suapi Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Surumu Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Santa Elena de Uairén
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ipostel |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Elena de Uairén
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Asamblea de Dios | |
| Capilla de San Antonio | |
| Capilla de San Francisco | |
| Catedral de Santa Elena | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día | |
| Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe | |
| Open Bible Gran Sabana | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehova |
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What is the population of Santa Elena de Uairén?
Santa Elena de Uairén has a population of 29,795 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 635 people per square mile, spread across 46.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Elena de Uairén?
Santa Elena de Uairén has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 189 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 80.9 inches.