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Punto Fijo
City in Falcón, Venezuela
Overview
Punto Fijo is a dynamic city on Venezuela's Paraguaná Peninsula, known for its oil industry roots and proximity to Caribbean beaches. Its busy markets and diverse neighborhoods showcase local culture amid a backdrop of rapid development.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Venezuela
State
Falcón
Population
287,558
Time Zone
America/Caracas
Coordinates
11.69°, -70.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
28
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$720
Local Cost
$390
Local Income
$60
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
27.9°C
Summer Avg
28.7°C
Winter Avg
26.6°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
21.1°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
599 mm
Internet Speed
129 Mbps
Upload
118 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LSP
Distance
11 km
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 44 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 52/100.
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