Maracay
Maracay (Spanish pronunciation: [maɾaˈkaj]) is a city in north-central Venezuela. It is the capital of the state of Aragua. About 955,362 people lived here in 2011.
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| Coordinates: 10°14′49″N 67°35′46″W / 10.24694°N 67.59611°WCoordinates: 10°14′49″N 67°35′46″W / 10.24694°N 67.59611°W | |
| Country | Venezuela |
| State | Aragua |
| Municipality | Girardot |
| Founded | March 5, 1701 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Pedro Bastidas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 911.57 km2 (351.96 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 436 m (1,430 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 955,362 |
| • Density | 1.439/km2 (3.73/sq mi) |
| • Demonym | Maracayero(a) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (VET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (not observed) |
| Postal codes | 2101, 2102, 2103, 2104 |
| Climate | Aw |
| Website | Alcaldía de Maracay (in Spanish) |
| The area and population figures are for the municipality | |
Maracay Media
Statue of Juan Vicente Gómez in Maracay
The jaguar, symbol of the Maracaya Indians
Venus de Tacarigua, another symbol of Maracay
Section of the Henri Pittier National Park as seen from a hill.
View of Maracay from the hills
Frente de la Catedral de Maracay, Venezuela.
Aviation Museum of Maracay
Maracay, Edo. Aragua
Statue next to the bullring of Maracay at Plaza César Girón in Venezuela.
Sindoni tower is the tallest tower outside the capital
Other websites
- Official site of the Girardot Municipality
- Map of Maracay
- Ciudad Maracay. Information about Maracay and Aragua State
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