Maracay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Maracay
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Nickname(s):
"Ciudad Jardín"
(English: Garden City) |
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Country | Venezuela | ||
State | Aragua | ||
Municipality | Girardot | ||
Founded | March 5, 1701 | ||
Area | |||
• Total | 911.57 km2 (351.96 sq mi) | ||
Elevation | 436 m (1,430 ft) | ||
Population
(2011)
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• 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
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Area code(s) | 0243 | ||
Climate | Aw | ||
Website | Alcaldía de Maracay | ||
The area and population figures are for the municipality |
Maracay is a city in north-central Venezuela. It is the capital of the state of Aragua. About 955,362 people lived here in 2011.
Images for kids
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Statue of Juan Vicente Gómez in Maracay
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Section of the Henri Pittier National Park as seen from a hill.
See also
In Spanish: Maracay para niños
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