
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Michelena, a city in Táchira, Venezuela in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Michelena — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Michelena | |
| District / County | Municipio Michelena | |
| State | Táchira | |
| Country | Venezuela | |
| Continent | South America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 20,539 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Táchira | #14 of 16 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Venezuelan Bolívar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | VEF | |
| Symbol | Bs | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +58 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ve | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 1,230 | |
| In Feet | 4,036 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 7.96 | |
| Longitude | -72.24 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 7.956° N 72.242° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 57' 23" N 72° 14' 32" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 57.39' N 72° 14.54' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Táchira Capital | 21 km South of San Cristóbal | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Villa del Rosario, Colombia (29 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -04:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:40 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:07 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 26m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Caracas | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1849-03-04 |
Michelena is a city situated in Táchira, Venezuela, within South America. It falls under Municipio Michelena, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Michelena as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Táchira
The latitude and longitude of Michelena pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,230 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Michelena on the map
Michelena runs on UTC -04:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Michelena run on Venezuelan Bolívar (VEF), shown with the symbol Bs. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Michelena exchange rates
To ring a number in Michelena from outside Venezuela, dial +58 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Michelena and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Michelena ranks #14 of 16 cities in Táchira. It lies about 21 km South of San Cristóbal, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Táchira market. › Cities near Michelena
Michelena has a recorded population of approximately 20,539 people. That places it #14 of 16 cities with population data in Táchira. Browse more cities in Táchira for comparison.
Michelena keeps UTC -04:00. Today the sun rises around 06:40 AM and sets around 07:07 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Michelena price in Venezuelan bolívar (VEF), written with the symbol Bs. Check live rates on our Michelena currency page.
Michelena is about 21 km South of San Cristóbal, the capital of Táchira. See cities near Michelena for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Michelena lands you closest to Villa del Rosario, Colombia, about 29 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Michelena sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.