Araira facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Araira
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Skyline of the town
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 Araira
Location in Venezuela
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| Country |  Venezuela |
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| State | Miranda | ||
| Municipality | Zamora Municipality | ||
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| • Total | 5 km2 (2 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 346 m (1,135 ft) | ||
| Population
(2001)
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| • Total | 25,000 | ||
| • Demonym | araireño/a | ||
| Time zone | VST | ||
| Postal code |
1221
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| Area code(s) | 0212 | ||
| Climate | Aw | ||
Araira is a charming town located in the state of Miranda, Venezuela. It sits to the west of another town called Guatire. This vibrant community is about 52 kilometers (or 32 miles) away from Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela.
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History of Araira
Araira has a long and interesting past. The town was officially founded in the year 1864. However, people were living and building homes in this area much earlier. It was already a busy place with many residents since the middle of the 1600s. Imagine, people have been calling Araira home for centuries!
Where is Araira?
Location and Geography
Araira is nestled in a beautiful part of Venezuela. Its exact location is at 10 degrees, 27 minutes, and 9 seconds North latitude, and 66 degrees, 29 minutes, and 6 seconds West longitude. The town is situated at an elevation of 346 meters (about 1,135 feet) above sea level. This elevation gives it a unique landscape.
Climate in Araira
The climate in Araira is known as a tropical savanna climate, often shortened to "Aw" in climate classifications. This means the town usually has warm temperatures all year round. It also experiences distinct wet and dry seasons. This type of climate is common in many tropical regions around the world.
People of Araira
The people who live in Araira are called araireño (for males) or araireña (for females). In 2001, the town had a population of about 25,000 people. This makes Araira a lively place with a strong community spirit.
See also
In Spanish: Araira para niños
