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San Cristóbal

Táchira, Venezuela · South America

About San Cristóbal

San Cristóbal sits on the route: 10 minutes from Táriba.

San Cristóbal is a city located in Táchira, Venezuela. With a population of 289,852, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, San Cristóbal sits in Venezuela. It's in the America/Caracas time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add San Cristóbal to your route.

About San Cristóbal

The Cathedral of St. Christopher (Spanish: Catedral de San Cristóbal) It is a religious building belonging to the Catholic Church and is located at 5 with race 3 at one side of the Juan Maldonado Square, of the town of San Cristóbal in the municipality of San Cristóbal, Táchira State in the Andean region South

Read more American country of Venezuela. Not to be confused with another cathedral dedicated to the same saint but located in the city of Barcelona, Anzoátegui State. The temple has a neo-colonial and baroque style, is the Roman or Latin rite and is the seat of the Diocese of San Cristobal in Venezuela (Dioecesis i Sancti Christophori in Venetiola) that was created by Pope Pius XI on October 12, 1922, by the Apostolic constitution "Ad Munus". In its environs is the Apostolic Palace. In its interior stained glass windows dedicated to the founding of the city and recalling the visit of Simón Bolívar, the liberator of Venezuela in 1813.

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Where is San Cristóbal located?

San Cristóbal is located in Táchira, Venezuela, South America. The coordinates are 7.7659 latitude, -72.2358 longitude.

What is the population of San Cristóbal?

San Cristóbal has a population of approximately 289,852 people, making it a city in Venezuela.

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Quick Information

Population
289,852
Continent
South America
Country
Venezuela
Region
Táchira
Timezone
America/Caracas
Coordinates
7.7659, -72.2358

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South AmericaVenezuelaTáchiraCity

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Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

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