Baruta
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Baruta month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Baruta are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 25–26°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 27°C), February the coldest (average low 16°C), and October the wettest (about 126 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.0 | 15.9 | 29 | 10.6 |
| February | 25.6 | 15.7 | 25 | 10.7 |
| March | 26.8 | 16.4 | 36 | 10.8 |
| April | 26.7 | 17.5 | 93 | 9.9 |
| May | 25.8 | 18.5 | 101 | 9.7 |
| June | 24.9 | 18.3 | 121 | 10.1 |
| July | 24.9 | 18.2 | 102 | 10.7 |
| August | 25.6 | 18.2 | 109 | 10.8 |
| September | 26.2 | 18.3 | 95 | 10.6 |
| October | 25.9 | 18.2 | 126 | 10.3 |
| November | 25.2 | 17.8 | 109 | 10.2 |
| December | 24.6 | 16.8 | 51 | 10.5 |
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01 · OverviewBaruta, in brief
Overview of Baruta
Baruta is a city and municipality located in Venezuela within the state of Miranda, operating in the America/Caracas timezone. Situated geographically in the southeast section of the greater metropolitan area, the city functions within the Metropolitan District of Caracas at coordinates 10.43424 latitude and -66.87558 longitude.
Daily movement throughout the municipality involves transit between residential parishes, administrative offices, and commercial hubs. The western limit of Baruta borders the Los Chaguaramos neighborhood in the Libertador Bolivarian Municipality, while the eastern boundary meets the Colinas de Los Ruices neighborhood within the Sucre Municipality. To the north, the area borders the Francisco Fajardo Highway. Southeastward transit connects the city to the El Hatillo Municipality, and southwestward movement leads toward the Hoyo de la Puerta neighborhood in the Libertador Municipality.
Daily economic activity centers on non-manufacturing business within numerous office buildings, including the Procter & Gamble Latin American Headquarters. Residents and visitors engage in commerce across shopping malls, small businesses, and restaurants, particularly in Las Mercedes, which hosts prominent nightlife locations and cultural venues such as the Trasnocho Cultural, Teatro Escena 8, and Plaza Alfredo Sadel. Additional daily routines encompass municipal governance and local administration directed by Mayor Darwin Gonzalez from the City Hall located in the old Baruta town, supported by the local police force.
Daily life across the municipality spans three distinct parishes: Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Baruta, Las Minas de Baruta, and El Cafetal. Cultural scheduling marks specific periods of the year, including the Day of the Candlemas on February 2, Carnival, Holy week, the Cross of May on May 3, Saint Anthony on June 13, Saint John on June 24, the Day of Our Lady of the Rosary of Baruta on October 29, and the Day of Our Lady of Fatima in Las Minas and Monterrey on October 30. Further details on local administration and community resources are available via the Baruta Municipality reference documentation and geographical records on GeoNames.
Frequently Asked Questions about Baruta
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01 · Q&AWhere is Baruta located and what are its coordinates?
Baruta is situated in Venezuela at geographic coordinates 10.4342, -66.8756, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Baruta?
Baruta has a recorded population of approximately 244,216 and observes the America/Caracas time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Baruta?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Baruta include ES-VE, with VES used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Baruta?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Baruta, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.