Barinas, Barinas

Barinas (Spanish pronunciation: [baˈɾinas]) is a city in Venezuela. As of 2011, 353,442 people lived there. It is the capital of both the Barinas Municipality and the State of Barinas.

City
Flag of Barinas
Official seal of Barinas
Coordinates: 08°38′N 70°12′W / 8.633°N 70.200°W / 8.633; -70.200Coordinates: 08°38′N 70°12′W / 8.633°N 70.200°W / 8.633; -70.200
Country Venezuela
StateBarinas
MunicipalityBarinas Municipality
Founded30 June 1577
Government
 • MayorAbunto Sanchez Rodriguez
Area
 • Total322.71 km2 (124.60 sq mi)
Elevation
187 m (614 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total353,442
 • Density1,095.231/km2 (2,836.64/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-4:30 (VST)
Postal code
5201
DemonymBarinés


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