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Port of Cumana

VECUM🇻🇪Venezuela

Port Location

About Port of Cumana

This historic port, established in 1502, serves the city of Cumana in Venezuela. It functions as a general cargo port, handling various commodities.

Background
Cumaná is the capital city of Venezuela's Sucre State. It is located 402 kilometres (250 mi) east of Caracas. Cumaná was one of the first cities founded by Spain in the mainland Americas and is the oldest continuously-inhabited Hispanic-established city in South America. Its early history includes several successful counters by the indigenous people of the area who were attempting to prevent Spanish incursion into their land, resulting in the city being refounded several times. The municipality of Sucre, which includes the capital city, Cumaná, had a population of 358,919 at the 2011 Census; the latest estimate is 423,546.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

History

Established
1502

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
VECUM
Country
🇻🇪Venezuela
Time Zone
UTC-4
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
North Coast South America
Latitude
10.4702°
Longitude
-64.1209°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
13589770 →
Wikidata
Q319476 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.alcaldiabolivarianadesucre.com →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Cumana?+
The approach to Cumana is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Sucre State: Caribbean Coast Lighthouses Lighthouse at 2.6 NM to the W. Other aids include Punta Arenas (7.7 NM WNW), Punta Charagato (22.3 NM N), Punta Palenquete (22.3 NM NNW), Morro De Chacopata (23.1 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Cumana on?+
The Port of Cumana is situated on the Caribbean Sea in VE. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Cumana?+
You can track vessels near Cumana (VECUM) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for VECUM on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Cumana?+
The Port of Cumana operates in the UTC-4 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.