Guatire facts for kids
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Guatire
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Villa Heroica
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 Guatire
Location in Venezuela
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| Country |  Venezuela |
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| State | Miranda | ||
| Municipality | Zamora Municipality | ||
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| • Total | 214 km2 (83 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 328 m (1,076 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • 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 city in Miranda, Venezuela. In 2006, its population has been estimated at 200,417. Today, Guatire has virtually merged with its neighbour, Guarenas forming the Guarenas-Guatire conurbation.
Located in Miranda State, and becoming part of "La gran Caracas" (Greater Caracas) because it is near Caracas (Venezuela's Capital). San Pedro
Notable people
- Francisco Álvarez (born 2001), professional baseball catcher for the New York Mets
- Rómulo Betancourt (1908–1981), known as "The Father of Venezuelan Democracy", 47th and 54th President of Venezuela
- Sara Bendahan (1906–1946), a physician and the first Venezuelan woman to complete her medical degree in that country
- Leandro Cedeño (born 1998), baseball player
- Miguel Pérez (born 1983), former professional baseball catcher for the Cincinnati Reds.
- Régulo Rico (1877-1960), musician, conductor, composer, educator
See also
In Spanish: Guatire para niños
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