Barquisimeto
Known as the "Music City of Venezuela," Barquisimeto is a large inland city in Lara State and the country's fourth-largest urban centre. Founded in 1552, it is home to a concentration of musical institutions and is the birthplace of Gustavo Dudamel, director of both the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. It also serves as a major commercial and agricultural hub for western Venezuela.
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- Population1,240,714
- Nearest water from center 2.8 km1.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.3 km2.7 mi
Nearest airports
Barquisimeto: quick answers
Where is Barquisimeto?
Barquisimeto is in Venezuela, about 149 km93 miles in a straight line from Valencia.
How do you get to Barquisimeto?
The nearest airport is Barquisimeto (BRM), about 7 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Barquisimeto?
The warmest month is September, averaging 25°C76°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 24°C74°F. The wettest month is October, with about 75 mm3.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Barquisimeto?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.