Cabudare facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cabudare
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Church of Cabudare
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 Cabudare
Location in Venezuela
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| Country | Venezuela |
| State | Lara |
| Municipality | Palavecino Municipality |
| Elevation | 400 m (1,300 ft) |
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| • Demonym | Cabudareño/a |
| Time zone | VST |
| Postal code |
3023
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| Area code(s) | 0251 |
| Climate | BSh |
Cabudare (pronounced ka-boo-DAH-reh) is a lively city in Lara State, Venezuela. Its original name was Kabudari. It is the capital of the Palavecino Municipality. The city is located about 400 meters (1,300 feet) above sea level. It sits near the Turbio River. Cabudare is also found along a major highway called the Autopista Centro Occidental. This road connects it to other important places.
Cabudare has grown a lot over the years. Many people have moved here because of the economic growth in nearby Barquisimeto. Barquisimeto is the capital city of Lara State. Because of this, Cabudare has become a "bedroom community." This means many people live in Cabudare but travel to Barquisimeto for work or school. New homes are being built where sugar cane fields once were. However, some people in the municipality still work in farming.
Life in Cabudare
Cabudare is a growing city with many modern features. It has important private hospitals. These include Clínica IDB Cabudare and Hospital Internacional. These hospitals provide healthcare services to the community.
Population Growth
In 2011, Cabudare had about 78,578 residents. This was a large part of the total population of the Palavecino municipality. The city continues to grow quickly. It is one of the fastest-growing urban areas in Venezuela. This growth is due to new businesses and many new homes being built.
Urban Development
Cabudare has many neighborhoods and housing areas. A large number of people live in these places. The city has seen a lot of commercial and industrial growth. This means more shops, businesses, and factories are opening. This growth makes Cabudare an important center for the region.
While the city is growing, there is always work to be done to keep it beautiful. Local leaders and residents work together to improve public areas. This helps make Cabudare an even better place to live.
