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Urica, Venezuela

Anzoátegui · Venezuela

Urica is a small town in Anzoátegui, Venezuela with a population of 4,517. Elevation: 804 ft (245 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,517 Population 317/sq mi density
804 ft Elevation 245 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
42.6 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About Urica

Urica is a town in the north-east of Venezuela. It is the capital of Urica Parish, in Pedro María Freites Municipality, in Anzoátegui State in Venezuela. Its population according to the Census of 2011 is 4,517.

People

Population4,517
Density317/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Population4,517
Population Density317 / sq mi
Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Coordinates9.7140°, -64.0076°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceAnzoátegui
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation42.6 inches (1,083 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Urica

Urica is a small town in Venezuela (Anzoátegui) with a population of 4,517. The city sits at an elevation of 804 feet (245 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Urica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 804 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above Venezuela avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Area14.2 sq mi (36.9 km²)
Population Density317/sq mi
Coordinates9.7140°N, 64.0076°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.85"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 25, 2024.

Jul 9, 1997 26 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M7.0 114 km
Jan 15, 2010 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.6 101 km
Dec 26, 1998 32 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.4 111 km
Sep 9, 2019 26 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.4 100 km
Jul 9, 1997 35 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M5.2 102 km
Mar 6, 1996 18 km WNW of Cumaná, Venezuela M5.0 99 km
Apr 28, 2019 50 km SSE of Maturín, Venezuela M4.9 113 km
May 11, 2023 24 km ENE of San Antonio, Venezuela M4.9 77 km
Jan 15, 2019 26 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.9 131 km
Nov 10, 1997 42 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.8 141 km
Jun 1, 2003 36 km E of Maturín, Venezuela M4.8 127 km
Dec 14, 1997 26 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M4.8 114 km
Jan 7, 2019 31 km SE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.8 134 km
Feb 16, 1998 35 km NNE of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M4.7 106 km
Nov 15, 1997 47 km ESE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.7 149 km
Jul 9, 1997 23 km WSW of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.7 114 km
Sep 1, 2014 49 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.6 88 km
Jan 7, 2019 21 km SSE of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.6 126 km
Apr 27, 2023 12 km ENE of Caripito, Venezuela M4.6 121 km
Jul 9, 1997 33 km SW of Carúpano, Venezuela M4.6 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ivan (2004).

Year Name Category Closest
2004 Ivan Category 4 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1530 CUMANA Earthquake 7.3 m 4 110 km
1853 CUMANA Earthquake 5.0 m 1,000 90 km
1997 CARIACO-CUMANA Earthquake - 81 114 km
1802 CUMANA Earthquake - - 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in
April 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
May 78°F (25°C) 3.3 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 6.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 6.9 in Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 6.7 in
September 77°F (25°C) 5.3 in
October 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
November 76°F (25°C) 3.6 in
December 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in

Urica has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (0.7").

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Stadiums & Teams in Urica

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Airports Near Urica

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General José Antonio Anzoategui International AirportBLALarge Airport
Anaco AirportAAOMedium Airport
Antonio José de Sucre AirportCUMMedium Airport
El Alcaravan Airport-Small Airport
El Terrón Airport-Small Airport
Finca Villa Carrara II Airport-Small Airport
Hato el Gallo Airstrip-Small Airport
Hato Guaribe Airport-Small Airport
La Vieja Airport-Small Airport
Las Adjuntas Airport-Small Airport
Mata Airport-Small Airport
Oritupano Airport-Small Airport
Pelayo Airport-Small Airport
Punta de Mata Airport-Small Airport
Punta Gorda Airport-Small Airport
San Roque Airport-Small Airport
Santa Bárbara de Monagas Airport-Small Airport
Urica Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas
Postal Code
6002

🇻🇪 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 Urica

What is the population of Urica?

Urica has a population of 4,517 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 317 people per square mile, spread across 14.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Urica?

Urica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.6 inches.

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