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 | |
Coordinates: 08°38′N 70°12′W / 8.633°N 70.200°WCoordinates: 08°38′N 70°12′W / 8.633°N 70.200°W | |
Country | Venezuela |
State | Barinas |
Municipality | Barinas Municipality |
Founded | 30 June 1577 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Abunto Sanchez Rodriguez |
Area | |
• Total | 322.71 km2 (124.60 sq mi) |
Elevation | 187 m (614 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 353,442 |
• Density | 1,095.231/km2 (2,836.64/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-4:30 (VST) |
Postal code | 5201 |
Demonym | Barinés |