Guatire facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Guatire
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Nickname(s):  Villa Heroica
Guatire Location in Venezuela
Country	Venezuela
State	Miranda
Municipality	Zamora Municipality
Area
• Total	214 km2 (83 sq mi)
Elevation	328 m (1,076 ft)
Population  (2006)
• Total	200,417
Demonym(s)	Guatireño/a
Time zone	UTC-4 (AST)
Area code(s)	0212
Climate	Aw
Website	zamora-miranda.gov.ve

Guatire is a lively city in the state of Miranda, Venezuela. It is located close to Caracas, which is the capital city of Venezuela. Because of its closeness, Guatire is now considered part of "La Gran Caracas," or Greater Caracas.

In 2006, about 200,417 people lived in Guatire. Today, Guatire has grown so much that it has almost joined with its nearby city, Guarenas. Together, they form a large urban area known as the Guarenas-Guatire conurbation.

Famous People from Guatire

Many interesting and talented people have come from Guatire. Here are a few who have made a name for themselves in different fields:

Sports Stars

• Francisco Álvarez (born 2001): He is a professional baseball catcher. He plays for the New York Mets team.
• Leandro Cedeño (born 1998): Leandro is also a baseball player.
• Miguel Pérez (born 1983): Miguel used to be a professional baseball catcher. He played for the Cincinnati Reds.

Leaders and Innovators

• Rómulo Betancourt (1908–1981): He was a very important person in Venezuelan history. People called him "The Father of Venezuelan Democracy." He served as the President of Venezuela twice.
• Sara Bendahan (1906–1946): Sara was a doctor. She was the first woman in Venezuela to finish her medical degree in the country. This was a big achievement for women at that time.

Artists and Musicians

• Régulo Rico (1877-1960): Régulo was a talented musician, conductor, and composer. He also taught music to others.

See also

• In Spanish: Guatire para niños