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Valera, Venezuela
Trujillo · Venezuela
Valera is a large city in Trujillo, Venezuela with a population of 244,708. Elevation: 1,719 ft (524 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).
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About Valera
Valera is a city in Trujillo State in Venezuela, situated between the rivers Momboy and Motatán. The current mayor is José Karkom, who has had that post since 2013. The city is home to Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Colombian and Spanish communities. It is also home to the Universidad Valle del Momboy, a private university, as well as the Instituto Universitario de Tecnología de Trujillo (IUTET). Also, the Universidad Nacional Experimental Simón Rodríguez (UNESR), the Universidad Pedagógica Experimental Libertador (UPEL), among others.
People
Climate
| Population | 244,708 |
| Population Density | 2,799 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,719 ft (524 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.3178°, -70.6036° |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
| Country | 🇻🇪 Venezuela |
| State / Province | Trujillo |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.5 inches (1,105 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Valera
Valera is a large city in Venezuela (Trujillo) with a population of 244,708. The city sits at an elevation of 1,719 feet (524 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.5 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.
Climate in Valera
Valera has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.4°C), the coldest is Jan (24.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1154 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above Venezuela avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,719 ft (524 m) |
| Area | 87.4 sq mi (226.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,799/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.3178°N, 70.6036°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in |
Valera has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 68°F in January to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (1.1").
Colleges & Universities in Valera
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Mario Briceño Iragorri | College | — | — |
| Colegio Nuestra Señora de la Paz | College | — | — |
| Colegio Nuestra Sra de Coromoto | College | — | — |
| Colegio Privado Ignacio Martín Burk | College | — | — |
| Colegio Privado Los Cedros | College | — | — |
| Complejo Educativo Estadal Palo Negro | College | — | — |
| E.T.I.R. Laudelino Mejias | College | — | — |
| Escuela de Medicina ULA | University | — | — |
| L.B. Cristobal Mendoza | College | — | — |
| L.B. Pedro Carrillo Márquez | College | — | — |
| L.B. Ramon Ignacio Mendez | College | — | — |
| L.B. Rosario Almarza | College | — | — |
| L.B.Américo Briceño Valero | College | — | — |
| Liceo San Lazaro (En Construccion) | College | — | — |
| Núcleo NURR Carmona | University | — | — |
| Núcleo Universitario Rafael Rangel | University | — | — |
| U.V.M | University | — | — |
| UNERMB | University | — | — |
| Universidad Nacional Experimental de Seguridad | College | — | — |
| Universidad Pedagógica Experimental Libertador - Ext. Sabana de Mendoza | University | — | — |
| universidad Simón Rodríguez | University | — | — |
| Universidad Valle del Momboy | University | — | — |
| UPEL-IMPM | University | — | — |
| UPTT | University | — | — |
| UPTT Mario Briceño Iragorry | University | — | — |
Schools in Valera
79+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.I.P. María Dolores de Araujo | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Básico Sabana Libre | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Neptali Varera Hurtado | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Padre Blanco | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Privado "Domingo Savio" | — | — | — | — |
| UNIDAD EDUCATIVA Colegio "Madre Rafols" | — | — | — | — |
| L.B. Monseñor José H. Contreras | — | — | — | — |
| U.E.E. Concentrada La Hoyada | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Liceo Julio Sánchez Vivas | — | — | — | — |
| E.T.R.Z. Monseñor Estanislao Carrillo | — | — | — | — |
| E.T.Salesiana "Santo Tomas de Aquino" | — | — | — | — |
| U.E.E. Manuel María Carrasquero | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Monseñor Arias Blanco | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. María Teresa de Calcuta | — | — | — | — |
| C.E.I. Manuel MaríaCarrasquero | — | — | — | — |
| U.E.E Concentrada Sabana de Cuba | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Liceo Básico Rafael Benito Perdomo y U.E.E. de Cuba Extensión Benito Perdomo | — | — | — | — |
| U.E Mesa de Chipuén | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Liceo Rafael Quevedo Urbina | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín de Infancia y Liceo Básico Cuba | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Rafael Eloy | — | — | — | — |
| UPTTMBI La Beatriz | — | — | — | — |
| U.E Hna María Sorrosal | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Ricardo La Bastidas | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Básico Antonio Nicolás Briceño | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Antonio Nicolas Briceño | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Jose Gregorio | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Privado Juan Jose Andrade | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Privado Monseñor Mejias | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Privado Republica de Venezuela | — | — | — | — |
| Oficina I.R.F.A. - Valera | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Romulo Gallegoz | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Gonzalo Senior de Fe y Alegría | — | — | — | — |
| Oficina I.R.F.A. | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Animacón Juvenil | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo de Capacitación Laboral - Fe y Alegría | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo de Capacitación Laboral - Fe y Alegría | — | — | — | — |
| C.C.A. "Abraham Reyes" - Fe y Alegria | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Básico Ilario Pisalmi Anselmi | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Monseñor Arias Blanco | — | — | — | — |
| C.C.A. "Abraham Reyes" - Fe y Alegria | — | — | — | — |
| E.T.Salesiana "Santo Tomas de Aquino" | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Básico Sabana Libre | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Padre Blanco | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Privado "Domingo Savio" | — | — | — | — |
| UNIDAD EDUCATIVA Colegio "Madre Rafols" | — | — | — | — |
| L.B. Monseñor José H. Contreras | — | — | — | — |
| U.E.E. Concentrada La Hoyada | — | — | — | — |
| U.E.E. Manuel María Carrasquero | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo de Capacitación Laboral - Fe y Alegría | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. María Teresa de Calcuta | — | — | — | — |
| C.E.I. Manuel MaríaCarrasquero | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Liceo Básico Rafael Benito Perdomo y U.E.E. de Cuba Extensión Benito Perdomo | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Liceo Rafael Quevedo Urbina | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín de Infancia y Liceo Básico Cuba | — | — | — | — |
| Oficina I.R.F.A. - Valera | — | — | — | — |
| C.C.A. "Abraham Reyes" - Fe y Alegria | — | — | — | — |
| UPTMBI San Luis | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica "Eloisa Fonseca" | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Privado Juan Jose Andrade | — | — | — | — |
| C.C.A. "Abraham Reyes" - Fe y Alegria | — | — | — | — |
| UPTMBI San Luis | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica "Eloisa Fonseca" | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Rafael Rangel | — | — | — | — |
| U.E Hna María Sorrosal | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Ricardo La Bastidas | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Básico Antonio Nicolás Briceño | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Antonio Nicolas Briceño | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Jose Gregorio | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Rafael Rangel | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Privado Monseñor Mejias | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Privado Republica de Venezuela | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Rafael Eloy | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Romulo Gallegoz | — | — | — | — |
| U.E. Gonzalo Senior de Fe y Alegría | — | — | — | — |
| Oficina I.R.F.A. | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Animacón Juvenil | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo de Capacitación Laboral - Fe y Alegría | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Valera
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Valera
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ateneo de Escuque | ||||
| Museo Carolay | ||||
| Museo Dr. José Gregorio Hernandez | ||||
| Museo Parque | ||||
| Museo Salvador Valero NURR | ||||
| Museo Salvador Valero NURR | ||||
| Parque Andres Bello | ||||
| Plaza Isaias Medina Angarita |
Libraries in Valera
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica de Trujillo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca San Lázaro | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| La "Q" C.A | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria "Maple" | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria el "Matacho" | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Valera
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodegon | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Valera |
Hotels in Valera
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Valera
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Valera
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Valera
7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Valera
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Valera
11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Valera
13 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Valera
21 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Valera
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Valera
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alberto Carnevalli Airport | MRD | Medium Airport |
| Barinas Airport | BNS | Medium Airport |
| Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport | VLV | Medium Airport |
| Agropecuaria Gamma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bocono Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Central Venezuela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chinazón Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Cenizo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Jabillal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fundo la Marqueseña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Ceibana Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Pastora Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Clavellinas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mene Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sabaneta Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Valera
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| MRW Los Limoncitos | |
| MRW Los Limoncitos | |
| Zoom | |
| Zoom |
Treatment Centers in Valera
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Clinico Maria Edelmira Araujo | ||
| Centro Medico la Guadalupe | ||
| Clinica Dr Jose Gregorio Hernandez | ||
| Clinica UGA CA | ||
| Instituto Medico Valera | ||
| Los Ilustres Centro Medico | ||
| Policlínica Rafael Rangel |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Valera
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia El Carmen | |
| Iglesia Niño Jesús de Escuque | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Sra Maria Auxiliadora | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Sra Maria Auxiliadora | |
| Iglesia San José | |
| Iglesia San José | |
| Iglesia San Juan Bautista | |
| Iglesia San Juan Bautista | |
| Iglesia San Juan Bosco | |
| Iglesia San Juan Bosco | |
| Iglesia San Pedro | |
| Iglesia San Pedro | |
| Iglesia Virgen de Coromoto | |
| Iglesia Virgen de Coromoto | |
| Nuestra Señora la Candelaria |
Explore Near Valera
Quick Facts
Around Valera
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Valera
34 places within 15 km
- • Alto de Chaín
- • Alto de El Cumbe
- • Alto de La Guaira
- • Alto de La Tapa
- • Alto de San Pablo
- + 28 more
- • Parador con vistas de Sabaneta Para Trujillo
🇻🇪 About Venezuela
Public Holidays in Venezuela
34 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Valera
What is the population of Valera?
Valera has a population of 244,708 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 2,799 people per square mile, spread across 87.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Valera?
Valera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.5 inches.