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El Tigre
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  Boulevard "Paseo La Virgen" and San Remo Mall
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| Nickname(s):
"southern crossroads"
(Español: "Encrucijada del Sur" ) |
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El Tigre in Anzoátegui State, Venezuela
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 El Tigre
Location in Venezuela
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| Country | Venezuela | ||
| State | Anzoátegui | ||
| Municipality | Simón Rodríguez | ||
| Founded | February 23, 1933 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 35 km2 (14 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 265 m (869 ft) | ||
| Population
(2015)
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| • Total | 236.566 | ||
| • Density | 6.76/km2 (17.51/sq mi) | ||
| • Demonym | Tigrense | ||
| Time zone | UTC−4 (VET) | ||
| Postal code |
6050
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| Area code(s) | 0283 | ||
| Climate | Aw | ||
| The area and population figures are for the municipality | |||
El Tigre is a city in the state of Anzoátegui, located in eastern Venezuela. It's about 190 miles (300 km) southeast of Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela. The city is built on a flat area called the "Guanipa Mesa." A river named Tigre runs through the city.
The weather in El Tigre is warm all year, with an average temperature of 79°F (26°C). It also gets about 47 inches (1,200 mm) of rain each year. A cool place to visit nearby is the Chimire Cliffs.
El Tigre is very close to another city called San Jose de Guanipa, also known as El Tigrito. These two cities are so close they almost feel like one big city. Together, they have a population of around 291,472 people.
El Tigre is important because it's near the Orinoco Belt. This area has one of the largest oil reserves in the world. Because of this, many companies that help the oil industry have set up in El Tigre. The city is growing with new shopping malls, business buildings, and projects to attract tourists.
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History of El Tigre
How the City Began
In the 1930s, a lot of light crude oil was found near El Tigrito. This discovery was made by the Mene Grande Oil Company (MGO). They were a part of a bigger company called Gulf Oil Corporation.
The "Oficina No. 1" well was a test well started in 1933. It was finished in 1937 and found a very productive oil area. This oil discovery led to the start of El Tigre on February 23, 1933. That's when Mene Grande set up their offices in a place they called Campo Oficina.
El Tigre quickly became a "boomtown." This means it grew very fast because of the new oil industry. The name "Oficina" (which means "Office") came from a telegraph office in El Tigrito. Before oil was found, not many people lived in this area.
Growth and Development
By 1940, a road and an oil pipeline were built. These connected El Tigre to Puerto La Cruz, a port city. By 1946, many oil wells had been drilled. The region had produced a huge amount of oil. The oil company also built a main camp called San Tomé near El Tigre.
People of El Tigre
Population Details
The Simón Rodríguez Municipality, where El Tigre is located, has a growing population. According to the 2011 Venezuelan census, about 194,858 people lived there. This was a big jump from 155,178 people in 2000. This population makes up about 12.4% of all the people in Anzoátegui state.
Geography of El Tigre
City Boundaries
The Simón Rodríguez municipality covers an area of 702 square kilometers (about 271 square miles). It shares its borders with several other areas:
- To the northeast, it borders the municipalities of Pedro Maria Freites and Guanipa.
- To the south, it borders the municipality of Francisco de Miranda.
- To the east, it borders the municipality of Guanipa.
- To the west, it borders the municipality of Francisco de Miranda.
- To the southeast, it borders the municipalities of Guanipa and Independencia.
Climate and Weather
El Tigre has a savannah climate. This means it's generally warm all year. Temperatures usually range between 68°F (20°C) and 96.8°F (37°C). The average temperature is about 80.6°F (27°C).
Media in El Tigre
Radio Stations
Radio is an important way for people in El Tigre to get news and entertainment.
- Early Radio: The first radio station in the city was "La Voz de El Tigre" (The Voice of El Tigre). It started on January 9, 1948, and was an amplitude modulated (AM) station.
- FM Radio: With the rise of frequency modulation (FM) radio, many new stations have opened. Some popular FM stations include:
- Mundo Radio 88.9 FM
- VenFM 98.9 FM
- Chimire 105.5 FM
- Radio Fe y Alegría 91.7 FM
- Orbita 97.3 FM
- Tigresa 100.1 FM
- Eclipse 90.1 FM
- Xtrema 99.7 FM
- Ídolos 96.9 FM
- Clásicos 90.9 FM
- Eco 92.1 FM
- Turpial 107.1 FM
- Fuego 89.5 FM
- Mariana Radio "La Catolica" 100.7
Local Economy and Shopping
El Tigre has many places for visitors to stay and for people to shop.
Hotels for Visitors
There are many hotels in El Tigre for travelers and business people. Some of them are:
- Hotel Green Park
- Hotel Internacional Gran Hotel
- Hotel Mancora Suites & Hotel
- Hotel Santa Cruz
- Hotel Gemstone Inn
- Hotel Orinoco
- Hotel La Redoma
- Hotel Suites & Hotel
- Hotel Tamanaco
- Hotel La Carreta del Tigre
- Hotel Palma Real
- Hotel Luxor
- Hotel Cel (Centro Empresarial Longo)
- Hotel Erobuiling Express El Tigre
- Hotel La Fuente
- Hotel Las Tinajas
- Hotel Reina Margot
- Hotel Villa Dorada
- Hotel La Posada del Angel
- Hotel Bella Vista Suite
- Hotel Caribbean Beach
- Hotel Amadeus
- Hotel Don Pepe
- Hotel Arichuna
Shopping Malls
El Tigre has many shopping centers where people can find stores, restaurants, and entertainment. Some of the malls include:
- San Remo Mall
- Unimall
- Marmoto´S
- Petrucci
- Plaza Medina
- Las Virtudes
- Alba
- Paseo los Pinos
- Galerias Agua Miel
- Harris
- Venezuela
- El Coloso
- Madrid
- Paris
- Pequeños Comerciantes
- Hana
- Díaz
Main Streets and Avenues
The city of El Tigre has many important roads that help people get around. Some of the main ones are:
- Ave. España (Troncal Km 16)
- Ave. Rotaria (Troncal Km 16)
- Ave. Peñalver
- Ave. Jesús Subero
- Ave. Carretera Negra
- Ave. Norte (Troncal Km 15)
- Ave. Francisco de Miranda
- Ave. 5
- Ave. Libertador
- Ave. Intercomunal
- St. Bolívar
- St. Miranda
- St. Brasil
- St. Anzoátegui
- St. Ayacucho
Main Squares and Public Spaces
El Tigre has several squares and public areas where people can relax and gather. These include:
- Plaza Bolívar
- Plaza El Libro
- Plaza Revenga
- Plaza La Patilla
- Plaza Augusto Ramirez
- Plaza José Antonio Anzoátegui
- Plaza de Estudiantes
- Plaza España.
- Redoma de Aguanca
- Redoma Cruz de los Choferes
- Bulevar José Gregorio Hernández
- El Paseo de La Virgen
Famous People from El Tigre
Many talented people come from El Tigre, including athletes and artists:
- Ricardo Martins: A footballer who plays as a midfielder.
- Jose Bonilla (boxer): A former World Boxing Association (WBA) flyweight boxing champion.
- José Catire Carpio: A famous Venezuelan llanero singer (1940–2006).
- Jean Machi: A major league baseball pitcher.
- José Tábata: An outfielder who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- Luis Aponte: A baseball player who played for the Boston Red Sox.
- Enzo Hernández: A professional baseball player and shortstop for the San Diego Padres (1971–1977) and Los Angeles Dodgers (1978).
Transportation
Getting Around El Tigre
- Airport: El Tigre is served by the San Tomé Airport (airport codes: SOM, SVST). This airport helps people travel to and from the city.
- Bus Terminal: The city also has a passenger terminal called Cleto Quijada. This is where buses arrive and depart, connecting El Tigre to other places.
See also
In Spanish: El Tigre para niños
