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Tucacas, Venezuela

Falcón · Venezuela

Tucacas is a mid-size city in Falcón, Venezuela with a population of 34,407. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

34,407 Population 3,700/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
34.5 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About Tucacas

Tucacas is a northern coastal town of Venezuela. It is located in the state of Falcón.

People

Population34,407
Density3,700/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain34.5 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population34,407
Population Density3,700 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates10.7901°, -68.3256°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceFalcón
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation34.5 inches (875 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tucacas

Tucacas is a mid-size city in Venezuela (Falcón) with a population of 34,407. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.5 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in Tucacas

Tucacas has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is Sep (29.3°C), the coldest is Feb (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 434 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.3°C / 79°F 24.9° / 27.6° 38.4
Feb 26°C / 79°F 24.9° / 27.9° 22.5
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 25° / 27.5° 28.3
Apr 26.7°C / 80°F 25.4° / 28.6° 6.4
May 27.5°C / 81°F 26.3° / 29.5° 7.4
Jun 28°C / 82°F 26.7° / 30.6° 24.5
Jul 27.9°C / 82°F 26.5° / 31° 22.3
Aug 28.7°C / 84°F 26.9° / 32° 21.3
Sep 29.3°C / 85°F 26.9° / 32.6° 34.4
Oct 29°C / 84°F 27.2° / 31.4° 71.8
Nov 28.3°C / 83°F 26.7° / 30° 96.3
Dec 27.4°C / 81°F 26.1° / 28.9° 60.8
Tucacas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 34.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above Venezuela avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area9.3 sq mi (24.1 km²)
Population Density3,700/sq mi
Coordinates10.7901°N, 68.3256°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

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 45 km
Apr 15, 1997 71 km NNW of Barquisimeto, Venezuela M5.3 128 km
Nov 24, 1990 76 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela M5.1 120 km
Mar 17, 2017 63 km NNW of San Felipe, Venezuela M4.8 66 km
Apr 27, 2018 13 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.7 67 km
Jan 4, 2013 77 km N of Barquisimeto, Venezuela M4.7 114 km
Apr 24, 1992 51 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela M4.6 138 km
Sep 1, 1996 32 km N of Yaritagua, Venezuela M4.6 99 km
Sep 2, 2014 64 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela M4.6 127 km
Aug 9, 2024 48 km NW of Aroa, Venezuela M4.6 96 km
Feb 3, 2007 52 km SE of Coro, Venezuela M4.5 114 km
Jun 21, 2002 15 km S of Los Rastrojos, Venezuela M4.5 140 km
Aug 28, 2019 1 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.4 78 km
May 25, 2024 48 km NE of Puerto Cumarebo, Venezuela M4.4 140 km
Jan 11, 2001 14 km NNW of Barquisimeto, Venezuela M4.4 135 km
Apr 6, 2009 38 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela M4.4 47 km
Jun 3, 2018 31 km ENE of Coro, Venezuela M4.4 139 km
Mar 4, 1997 48 km S of Coro, Venezuela M4.3 142 km
Apr 17, 1995 15 km ENE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela M4.3 56 km
May 23, 2018 14 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela M4.2 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Felix (2007).

Year Name Category Closest
2007 Felix Category 3 220 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 266 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 300 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in
June 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
September 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in
October 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in
November 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in Wettest
December 80°F (26°C) 5.0 in

Tucacas has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (0.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Tucacas

Institution Type Founded Website
Universidad Nacional Experimental Francisco de Miranda College

Schools in Tucacas

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Felipe Estévez
Arnoldo Castellano
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Hotels in Tucacas

16 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caribbean Suites Marina and Beach Club
Complejo Residencial Caribe
Cotoperi Hotel & Lounge
Hotel Aventura Suite
Hotel Aventura Suite
Hotel Gaeta
Hotel The Mountain
Hotel y Posada Los Juanes
Latitud 10 Hotel Boutique
Latitud Suites
Marina Napoli
OHS Hotel
Palma Dorada Hotel & Boutique
Posada Paraíso Queen
Posada San Gabriel
Tucacas

Restaurants in Tucacas

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Timón Tucacas
Empanadas Los Juanes
Mi empanada
Reyna de Morrocoy

Cafes in Tucacas

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Deliciosas Donde Ángel

Bus Stations in Tucacas

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Pasajeros de Tucacas "Heraclio Duarte"

Gas Stations in Tucacas

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E/S Falcón Zulia
E/S Paraguaná
E/S Sanare

Banks in Tucacas

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Bicentenario
Banesco

Shopping Malls in Tucacas

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial Coco Market
Centro Comercial Morrocoy Plaza
Inversiones Vallita

Stadiums & Teams in Tucacas

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Airports Near Tucacas

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Arturo Michelena International AirportVLNLarge Airport
Escuela Mariscal Sucre AirportMYCMedium Airport
General Bartolome Salom International AirportPBLMedium Airport
Sub Teniente Nestor Arias AirportSNFMedium Airport
Carbonero AirportSmall Airport
Central Matilde AirportSmall Airport
El Milagro Carabobo AirportSmall Airport
El Rocío AirportSmall Airport
Empujeca AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Las Lomas AirportSmall Airport
La Bananera AirportSmall Airport
La Candelaria AirportSmall Airport
La Mona AirportSmall Airport
Los Aguacates AirportSmall Airport
Los Belseres AirportSmall Airport
Palma Sola AirportSmall Airport
Punta Brava AirportSmall Airport
San Antonio De Falcon AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco De Carabobo AirportSmall Airport
San Juan de los Cayos AirportSmall Airport
San Lorenzo De Falcón AirportSmall Airport
Tocuyito AirportSmall Airport
Venepal AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas
Elevation
3 m (10 ft)
Postal Code
2055

🇻🇪 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 Tucacas

What is the population of Tucacas?

Tucacas has a population of 34,407 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 3,700 people per square mile, spread across 9.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tucacas?

Tucacas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.5 inches.

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