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Zaraza, Venezuela

Guárico · Venezuela

Zaraza is a mid-size city in Guárico, Venezuela with a population of 74,017. Elevation: 262 ft (80 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

74,017 Population 77/sq mi density
262 ft Elevation 80 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
42.0 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About Zaraza

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People

Population74,017
Density77/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain42.0 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Population74,017
Population Density77 / sq mi
Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Coordinates9.3503°, -65.3245°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceGuárico
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation42.0 inches (1,067 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zaraza

Zaraza is a mid-size city in Venezuela (Guárico) with a population of 74,017. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet (80 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.0 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in Zaraza

Zaraza has an average annual temperature of 29.2°C (85°F). The hottest month is Sep (30.6°C), the coldest is Jan (27.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 321 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.4°C / 81°F 20.4° / 37° 15.6
Feb 27.9°C / 82°F 21.1° / 37.8° 10.4
Mar 28.4°C / 83°F 21.2° / 38.8° 10.3
Apr 29.6°C / 85°F 22.9° / 40.2° 11.1
May 30.2°C / 86°F 23.8° / 40.1° 30.6
Jun 29.3°C / 85°F 23.4° / 38.1° 71.4
Jul 29.1°C / 84°F 23.2° / 37.9° 42.0
Aug 30.1°C / 86°F 23.7° / 39.3° 24.8
Sep 30.6°C / 87°F 24.2° / 39.5° 20.4
Oct 29.9°C / 86°F 23.7° / 39.5° 35.0
Nov 29°C / 84°F 23° / 37.7° 30.5
Dec 28.4°C / 83°F 21.8° / 37.4° 18.9
Zaraza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Venezuela avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area955.6 sq mi (2,475.0 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates9.3503°N, 65.3245°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"
11% above Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.91"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 7, 2024.

Dec 14, 1997 26 km NW of Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela M4.8 132 km
Sep 13, 2022 75 km WNW of Barcelona, Venezuela M4.7 126 km
Mar 15, 2022 66 km W of Valle de La Pascua, Venezuela M4.5 143 km
Apr 7, 2024 45 km N of Puerto Píritu, Venezuela M4.5 127 km
Feb 13, 2012 33 km NE of Cantaura, Venezuela M4.4 133 km
Jan 26, 2020 99 km NW of Barcelona, Venezuela M4.0 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1929 CUMANA Earthquake 6.0 m 50 142 km
1802 CUMANA Earthquake 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in
February 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 3.3 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.5 in Coldest
August 80°F (26°C) 7.9 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in
December 80°F (26°C) 1.7 in

Zaraza has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in July to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.9") and March the driest (0.2").

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Airports Near Zaraza

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Valle de La Pascua AirportVDPMedium Airport
Cuenca de Unare AirportSmall Airport
El Toco AirportSmall Airport
Hato Los Pozos AirportSmall Airport
Hato Servio Tulio AirportSmall Airport
Los Conucos AirportSmall Airport
Mata de Juajua AirportSmall Airport
Pariaguán AirportSmall Airport
San Roque AirportSmall Airport
Santa Juana AirportSmall Airport
Tucupido AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zaraza

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San Gabriel Arcángel

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas
Elevation
60 m (197 ft)
Area
2,475.0 km² (955.4 mi²)
Founded
1646
Postal Code
2332

Around Zaraza

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 1
Hospitals 1
Parks 1

🇻🇪 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 Zaraza

What is the population of Zaraza?

Zaraza has a population of 74,017 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 77 people per square mile, spread across 955.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zaraza?

Zaraza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.0 inches.

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