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Santa Cruz de Mara

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Should I visit Santa Cruz de Mara?

High caution — reconsider plans

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all but essential travel to the remaining areas of Venezuela including Zulia state and Maracaibo.

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  • Official advice warns against travel
  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • FCDO travel advisory recommends against all but essential travel to Zulia state.
  • Industrial operations include coal export facilities and port infrastructure.

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Santa Cruz de Mara month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Santa Cruz de Mara are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 30–30°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 25°C), and October the wettest (about 194 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)
January29.624.61711.2
February29.924.7411.6
March30.325.21711.6
April30.725.76410.6
May30.925.912010.0
June30.925.88910.6
July31.626.25211.1
August32.026.19411.0
September31.725.813510.2
October30.525.01949.5
November29.724.917010.0
December29.724.92310.9

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Past and future events in Santa Cruz de Mara

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Asphalt paving of 160 tonnes of hot mix asphalt (type III)

    Completed on 23 April 2023 in the central area and Las Viviendas Rurales as part of the Plan Pueblo Bonito.

  2. Explosion and fire at a storage tank in Campo Palmarejo

    Occurred on 16 September 2021, causing panic among residents of the Mara municipality.

  3. Plan Pueblo Bonito Asphalt Placement

    A total of 160 tons of hot asphalt type III were placed in the central area and Las Viviendas Rurales of Santa Cruz de Mara on April 23, 2023.

Current public leadership

  • Luis Caldera

    Mayor (Alcalde) of the Bolivarian Municipality of Mara, overseeing the Plan Pueblo Bonito.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Santa Cruz de Mara has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Santa Cruz de Mara yet.

Local business and employers

  • Servicios & Prefabricados

    Construction services and general contractors listed in the local business directory.

  • Gigante FM 98.3

    Local radio station broadcasting news, music, and community programming.

  • Gigante FM

    Radio station broadcasting in Santa Cruz de Mara.

Newspapers and local media

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01 · Questions

Questions about Santa Cruz de Mara

Quick facts

Santa Cruz de Mara is a city in Venezuela. It lies in the state of Zulia at latitude 10.79269 and longitude ‑71.68505.

  • Which country does it belong to? The city is part of Venezuela, the nation that uses the Venezuelan bolívar (VES) as its official currency.
  • In which administrative division is it found? Santa Cruz de Mara is situated within Zulia, one of Venezuela’s states.
  • How many residents are recorded? The GeoNames record lists a population of about 69,781 inhabitants.
  • What time zone does it observe? Local time follows the America/Caracas zone, the standard time used throughout the country.
  • What currency circulates locally? Transactions are conducted in the Venezuelan bolívar, abbreviated VES.
  • Which language is spoken? The primary language is Spanish, identified by the code es‑VE.
  • Where can the basic data be confirmed? All geographic and demographic details appear in the GeoNames record for Santa Cruz de Mara.
02 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Santa Cruz de Mara

Santa Cruz de Mara is a city in Venezuela. It lies in the state of Zulia at latitude 10.79269 and longitude –71.68505.

Marketplace hum

  • Population : 69,781 residents
  • Currency : Venezuelan bolívar (VES)
  • Official language : Spanish (es‑VE)
  • Timezone : America/Caracas

Economic pulse

Daily commerce circulates in VES, serving the 69,781‑person community that inhabits the city. The size of the population shapes the scale of local markets and the flow of goods within the Zulia region.

Arts echo

In a city where Spanish is the linguistic thread, cultural expression finds its voice through community gatherings, street performances, and shared spaces that reflect the everyday rhythm of Santa Cruz de Mara.

For geographic details, see the GeoNames record for Santa Cruz de Mara.

03 · Districts

Districts and local character in Santa Cruz de Mara

Santa Cruz de Mara is a city located in Venezuela. Positioned within the state of Zulia, this populated center functions under the America/Caracas timezone.

Salt-swept shorelines

Within the neighborhoods of Santa Cruz de Mara, communities navigate daily life along coordinates 10.79269 and -71.68505. Residents speak Spanish as represented by the es-VE language designation.

Quiet docks

Economic activities in Santa Cruz de Mara reflect the local realities of Zulia. Commerce and livelihoods adapt to the environment of this Venezuelan city, home to 69,781 inhabitants.

For further geographical details, consult the GeoNames record for Santa Cruz de Mara.

04 · Overview

Santa Cruz de Mara, in brief

Santa Cruz de Mara is a city in the state of Zulia, Venezuela. It lies at latitude 10.79269 N and longitude 71.68505 W, home to 69,781 residents.

Riverine crossroads

Positioned within the western reaches of the country, the city occupies a modest spot on the Venezuelan plain. Its coordinates place it firmly in the tropical zone, while the time‑keeping follows the America/Caracas zone, aligning daily rhythms with the national capital.

Market pulse

The present‑day economy is anchored in local commerce and service provision. Small shops, food stalls, and informal traders form the backbone of daily exchange, supplying residents with essential goods. Financial transactions are conducted in the Venezuelan bolívar (VES), the official currency, and prices reflect the broader monetary environment of the nation.

Community language

Spanish, as spoken in Venezuela (es‑VE), is the sole language of public life, education, and administration. Signage, municipal notices, and commercial advertising all appear in this vernacular, reinforcing a shared linguistic identity across the city’s neighborhoods.

Population texture

With a population of 69,781, Santa Cruz de Mara balances the intimacy of a small town with the infrastructural demands of an urban center. Households cluster around central avenues, while peripheral districts accommodate newer residential growth, reflecting gradual demographic shifts within the limits of the city’s boundaries.

Regional ties

Although not a state capital, the city participates in the broader economic and administrative network of Zulia. Connections to nearby municipalities facilitate the movement of people and goods, sustaining a modest flow of regional trade that complements the local market.

For geographic verification, see the GeoNames record for Santa Cruz de Mara.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Cruz de Mara

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Santa Cruz de Mara located and what are its coordinates?

Santa Cruz de Mara is situated in Venezuela at geographic coordinates 10.7927, -71.6851, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Santa Cruz de Mara?

Santa Cruz de Mara has a recorded population of approximately 69,781 and observes the America/Caracas time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Santa Cruz de Mara?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Santa Cruz de Mara include ES-VE, with VES used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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