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Tocuyo de La Costa, Venezuela

Falcón · Venezuela

Tocuyo de La Costa is a small city in Falcón, Venezuela with a population of 9,504. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,504 Population 13/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
39.6 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About Tocuyo de La Costa

Tocuyo de la Costa is a town located in Falcón State, Venezuela, near the beaches of Parque National Morrocoy. Located on the banks of Tocuyo River, about 4.64 miles from its mouth in the Caribbean Sea, in the Autonomous Municipality Monsignor Iturriza on the east coast of Falcón State, Venezuela, near the Cuare Wildlife Refuge and Morrocoy National Park.

People

Population9,504
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population9,504
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates11.0357°, -68.3745°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceFalcón
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation39.6 inches (1,005 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tocuyo de La Costa

Tocuyo de La Costa is a small city in Venezuela (Falcón) with a population of 9,504. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.6 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Tocuyo de La Costa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Venezuela avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area734.2 sq mi (1,901.4 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates11.0357°N, 68.3745°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.02"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 28, 2025.

Sep 12, 2009 27 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela M6.4 61 km
Apr 15, 1997 71 km NNW of Barquisimeto, Venezuela M5.3 128 km
Nov 24, 1990 76 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela M5.1 118 km
Mar 17, 2017 63 km NNW of San Felipe, Venezuela M4.8 62 km
Jan 4, 2013 77 km N of Barquisimeto, Venezuela M4.7 113 km
Apr 27, 2018 13 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.7 93 km
Sep 2, 2014 64 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela M4.6 123 km
Apr 24, 1992 51 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela M4.6 132 km
Aug 9, 2024 48 km NW of Aroa, Venezuela M4.6 95 km
Sep 1, 1996 32 km N of Yaritagua, Venezuela M4.6 111 km
Feb 3, 2007 52 km SE of Coro, Venezuela M4.5 104 km
May 25, 2024 48 km NE of Puerto Cumarebo, Venezuela M4.4 115 km
Apr 6, 2009 38 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela M4.4 58 km
Jun 3, 2018 31 km ENE of Coro, Venezuela M4.4 121 km
Aug 28, 2019 1 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.4 103 km
Jan 11, 2001 14 km NNW of Barquisimeto, Venezuela M4.4 146 km
Mar 4, 1997 48 km S of Coro, Venezuela M4.3 135 km
Apr 17, 1995 15 km ENE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela M4.3 78 km
Sep 28, 2009 2 km E of Coro, Venezuela M4.3 145 km
May 23, 2018 14 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.2 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Felix (2007).

Year Name Category Closest
2007 Felix Category 4 195 km
2005 Emily Category 4 287 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 241 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1967 CARACAS Earthquake 0.1 m 300 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in
August 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
September 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in Warmest
October 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 6.0 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in

Tocuyo de La Costa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.0") and March the driest (0.8").

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Hotels in Tocuyo de La Costa

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Flamingo

Gas Stations in Tocuyo de La Costa

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E/S Esquinas de Flamingo

Shopping Malls in Tocuyo de La Costa

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial de Flamingo

Stadiums & Teams in Tocuyo de La Costa

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Airports Near Tocuyo de La Costa

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Bartolome Salom International AirportPBLMedium Airport
Carbonero AirportSmall Airport
El Rocío AirportSmall Airport
Empujeca AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Las Lomas AirportSmall Airport
La Bananera AirportSmall Airport
La Candelaria AirportSmall Airport
Los Belseres AirportSmall Airport
Palma Sola AirportSmall Airport
Punta Brava AirportSmall Airport
San Antonio De Falcon AirportSmall Airport
San Juan de los Cayos AirportSmall Airport
San Lorenzo De Falcón AirportSmall Airport
Venepal AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas
Elevation
40 m (131 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 Tocuyo de La Costa

What is the population of Tocuyo de La Costa?

Tocuyo de La Costa has a population of 9,504 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 734.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tocuyo de La Costa?

Tocuyo de La Costa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.6 inches.

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