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Yaritagua, Venezuela

Yaracuy · Venezuela

Yaritagua is a large city in Yaracuy, Venezuela with a population of 113,343. Elevation: 1,250 ft (381 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

113,343 Population 576/sq mi density
1,250 ft Elevation 381 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
43.5 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About Yaritagua

Yaritagua

Yaritagua is the capital of the Peña Municipality of Venezuela's state of Yaracuy. It has a population of around 120,000, and is considered Yaracuy's second city, after the state capital San Felipe.

People

Population113,343
Density576/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain43.5 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation1,250 ft (381 m)
Population113,343
Population Density576 / sq mi
Elevation1,250 ft (381 m)
Coordinates10.0808°, -69.1242°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceYaracuy
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation43.5 inches (1,105 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Yaritagua

Yaritagua is a large city in Venezuela (Yaracuy) with a population of 113,343. The city sits at an elevation of 1,250 feet (381 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.5 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in Yaritagua

Yaritagua has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C (78°F). The hottest month is Mar (26°C), the coldest is Jan (24.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 573 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 19.4° / 30.3° 9.6
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 19.9° / 30.9° 9.6
Mar 26°C / 79°F 20.3° / 31.6° 24.0
Apr 25.8°C / 78°F 21° / 30.7° 64.4
May 25.6°C / 78°F 21.1° / 30° 72.2
Jun 25°C / 77°F 20.7° / 29.4° 80.5
Jul 25.1°C / 77°F 20.5° / 29.7° 64.0
Aug 25.7°C / 78°F 20.8° / 30.6° 49.8
Sep 26°C / 79°F 21° / 31° 46.1
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 20.9° / 30.2° 61.4
Nov 25.6°C / 78°F 21° / 30.2° 58.9
Dec 25.1°C / 77°F 20.2° / 30° 32.7
Yaritagua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,250 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above Venezuela avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,250 ft (381 m)
Area196.9 sq mi (510.0 km²)
Population Density576/sq mi
Coordinates10.0808°N, 69.1242°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
14% above Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.93"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

105 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 M6.4 148 km
Dec 29, 1995 25 km S of Carora, Venezuela M5.7 109 km
Aug 17, 1991 20 km SE of Carora, Venezuela M5.6 90 km
Dec 31, 1995 17 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela M5.4 100 km
Nov 27, 2009 49 km NE of Carora, Venezuela M5.4 76 km
Feb 19, 2014 23 km SE of El Tocuyo, Venezuela M5.3 79 km
Apr 15, 1997 71 km NNW of Barquisimeto, Venezuela M5.3 79 km
Apr 26, 2005 41 km ESE of Trujillo, Venezuela M5.2 147 km
Jun 3, 2021 19 km S of Carora, Venezuela M5.1 103 km
Nov 24, 1990 76 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela M5.1 82 km
Jul 12, 2020 41 km S of El Tocuyo, Venezuela M5.1 110 km
Aug 17, 1991 18 km SE of Carora, Venezuela M4.9 94 km
Mar 28, 2024 26 km SW of El Tocuyo, Venezuela M4.9 106 km
Jan 8, 2010 47 km NE of Carora, Venezuela M4.8 78 km
Jun 5, 2001 10 km W of Araure, Venezuela M4.8 59 km
Mar 17, 2017 63 km NNW of San Felipe, Venezuela M4.8 92 km
Aug 7, 1991 15 km SSE of Carora, Venezuela M4.8 99 km
Apr 10, 1996 17 km E of Carora, Venezuela M4.8 88 km
Jan 23, 2006 33 km W of Guanare, Venezuela M4.8 150 km
Aug 26, 2021 0 km N of Araure, Venezuela M4.8 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 78°F (25°C) 0.7 in
April 78°F (26°C) 2.8 in Warmest
May 78°F (26°C) 5.6 in
June 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 6.9 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
September 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in
October 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in
November 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in
December 76°F (25°C) 1.8 in

Yaritagua has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in January to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Yaritagua

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceo Santa Lucía
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Radio Stations near Yaritagua

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SABOR 106.7 FM entretenimiento, latino MP3 128 kbps
NoEsFm MP3 192 kbps
Fama 98.1 FM classic hits, music AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Yaritagua

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Barquisimeto
Museo de Barquisimeto

Libraries in Yaritagua

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pio Tamayo0.0
Biblioteca Pio Tamayo0.0
Biblioteca Profesor Felix Morales Bueno0.0
Biblioteca Profesor Felix Morales Bueno0.0
Hemeroteca0.0
Hemeroteca0.0
Libreria Mary0.0
Office-Center Suministros0.0

Farmers Markets in Yaritagua

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Verdureria
Mercado Minicipal
Merkafur
Ramón

Clinics in Yaritagua

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Medico De Especialidades Famisalud

Train Stations in Yaritagua

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yaritagua

Bus Stations in Yaritagua

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Pasajeros

Gas Stations in Yaritagua

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E/S Cambural
E/S La Tiama
E/S Las Canarias
E/S PDV Cristal GNV

Stadiums & Teams in Yaritagua

TeamLeagueDivision
Domo Bolivariano de Barquisimeto
Estadio de Beisbol 12 de Octubre
Estadio de Fútbol Farid Richa
Estadio Don Antonio Herrera Gutiérrez
Estadio El Garabatal
Estadium de Baseball
Velodromo Hector Alvarado y Patinodromo

Airports Near Yaritagua

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jacinto Lara International AirportBRMLarge Airport
Oswaldo Guevara Mujica AirportAGVMedium Airport
Sub Teniente Nestor Arias AirportSNFMedium Airport
Aerofumigaciones Campo Alegre AirstripSmall Airport
Cachimbo AirportSmall Airport
Cañita Mendera AirportSmall Airport
Caño Lucas AirportSmall Airport
Carbonero AirportSmall Airport
Central Matilde AirportSmall Airport
Chorobobo AirportSmall Airport
Churuguara AirportSmall Airport
Doña Bella AirportSmall Airport
El Milagro Carabobo AirportSmall Airport
El Rocío AirportSmall Airport
Empujeca AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda El Paso AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Las Lomas AirportSmall Airport
La Bananera AirportSmall Airport
Las Majaguas AirportSmall Airport
Luisa AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos AirportSmall Airport
Tinaquillo A AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Yaritagua

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ACELIN unidad de quimio terapia
Centro Clínico Valentina Canabal
Centro de Especialidades 17.19
Centro Médico Dr. Dario Conde Alcalá, C.A.
Clinica Adventista
Clinica de Ojos AOCO
Clinica Razetti
IDB de Barquisimeto
Unidad Quirúrgica Los Leones
Yacambu

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas
Elevation
340 m (1,116 ft)
Area
510.0 km² (196.9 mi²)
Founded
1590
Postal Code
3203
Website
yaritagua.com.ve/

Around Yaritagua

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 1
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 2
Bars 1
Parks 2

Things to See Near Yaritagua

58 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (58)
  • • Alto Ahogamula
  • • Alto Botijuela
  • • Alto de Bella Vista
  • • Alto de Cuesta Amarilla
  • • Alto de La Palma
  • + 53 more

🇻🇪 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 Yaritagua

What is the population of Yaritagua?

Yaritagua has a population of 113,343 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 576 people per square mile, spread across 196.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yaritagua?

Yaritagua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.5 inches.

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