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El Tigre

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Updated Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit El Tigre?

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The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the remaining areas of Venezuela, including regions outside specific border zones.

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: El Tigre month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in El Tigre are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 31–32°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), January the coldest (average low 21°C), and July the wettest (about 169 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January32.221.41710.3
February33.021.81610.3
March33.922.32310.5
April33.822.96310.4
May32.023.010810.1
June29.522.41619.5
July29.222.216910.0
August29.622.415210.1
September30.522.713610.3
October31.122.910610.3
November31.122.77810.1
December31.222.13410.3

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1933

    1 well, a wildcat well begun in 1933 and completed in 1937, established the highly productive Oficina Formation.

  2. Documented history · 1940

    By 1940 a road and an oil pipeline had been constructed to connect El Tigre with Puerto La Cruz.

  3. Documented history · 1946

    By 1946, 512 wells had been drilled, and the region had produced 127 million barrels of oil.

  4. Founding of El Tigre

    Founded on February 23, 1933, when Mene Grande Oil Company established offices in Campo Oficina following oil discoveries.

  5. Construction of Infrastructure

    By 1940, a road and an oil pipeline were constructed to connect El Tigre with Puerto La Cruz.

Current public leadership

  • Lilys Osuna

    Wikidata currently records this person as El Tigre's head of government.

  • Alberto Gago

    Elected and sworn in as the mayor of the Simón Rodríguez Municipality (El Tigre) for the 2025–2029 constitutional period.

People associated with this place

  • Ricardo Martins

    footballer who plays for Deportivo Anzoátegui as a midfielder

  • Jose Bonilla (boxer)

    former World Boxing Association (WBA) flyweight (112 lb) champion.

  • José Catire Carpio, (December 19, 1940

    June 26, 2006), was a Venezuelan llanero singer.

  • Jean Machi

    major league baseball pitcher.

  • José Tábata

    outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates

Historical figures

  • José Bonilla (boxer)

    Wikidata records El Tigre as this historical figure's place of birth. Venezuelan professional boxer (1967-2002).

Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Plaza Bolívar

    Public square located in El Tigre.

  • Plaza El Libro

    Public square located in El Tigre.

  • Plaza Revenga

    Public square located in El Tigre.

  • Plaza La Patilla

    Public square located in El Tigre.

  • Paseo de la Virgen del Valle

    Public space forming part of the city's urban landscape.

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01 · Districts

Districts and local character in El Tigre

El Tigre Economic Profile

El Tigre is a city located in the Anzoátegui state of Venezuela. Situated in the Guanipa Mesa, the city holds a population of 222,450 inhabitants according to geographic data.

The present-day economy of El Tigre is heavily shaped by its proximity to the Orinoco Belt, recognized as one of the largest reserves of oil in the world. Following the designation of this vast petroleum region, the city has experienced a steady increase in the establishment of service companies catering directly to the oil industry. This industrial growth has driven various urban development initiatives.

To support the expanding business sector and activate tourism, construction projects have brought new shopping malls, business buildings, and towers to the area. Commercial hubs such as Unimall and San Remo Mall operate within the city alongside a broad array of hotels, including Hotel Green Park and Hotel Internacional Gran Hotel, accommodating commercial travelers and visitors drawn to the region's petroleum and service sectors.

02 · Overview

El Tigre, in brief

El Tigre is a city situated in the Anzoátegui state of Venezuela. Positioned within the Guanipa Mesa at coordinates 8.88902 latitude and -64.2527 longitude, the municipality records a population of 222,450 inhabitants.

The present-day economy of El Tigre is closely linked to regional petroleum resources. Since the appointment of the Orinoco Belt as one of the largest reserves of oil in the world, the municipality has gained notable attention due to its position near or on the edge of this oil belt. Consequently, the city currently shows a constantly growing increase in the establishment of companies that provide services to the oil industry.

This industrial activity has stimulated urban development and economic expansion. Construction projects for new business buildings, towers, and shopping malls—such as Unimall and San Remo Mall—have been presented alongside works intended for the activation of tourism. Furthermore, the local commercial landscape includes numerous hospitality and retail venues throughout its main thoroughfares, supporting the broader economic infrastructure of the region.

For further geographical and regional details, consult the GeoNames record for El Tigre or the primary El Tigre reference.

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Frequently Asked Questions about El Tigre

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01 · Q&A

Where is El Tigre located and what are its coordinates?

El Tigre is situated in Venezuela at geographic coordinates 8.8890, -64.2527, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of El Tigre?

El Tigre has a recorded population of approximately 222,450 and observes the America/Caracas time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in El Tigre?

Official and commonly spoken languages in El Tigre include ES-VE, with VES used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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