La Victoria, Aragua facts for kids
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La Victoria
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 La Victoria
Location in Venezuela
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| Country |  Venezuela |
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| State | Aragua | ||
| Municipality | José Félix Ribas Municipality | ||
| Founded | 1620 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 55.43 km2 (21.40 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 550 m (1,800 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 143,468 | ||
| • Density | 2,588.27/km2 (6,703.6/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−4 (VET) | ||
| Postal code |
2121
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| Area code(s) | 0244 | ||
| Climate | Aw | ||
| Website | Municipal website | ||
La Victoria (Spanish pronunciation: [la βiɣˈtoɾja]) is a city in the state of Aragua in Venezuela.
It is famous for the independence battle of 12 February 1814, the Battle of La Victoria, where José Félix Ribas led a young and inexperienced army that succeeded in halting the royalist troops of José Tomás Boves at La Victoria. Venezuela celebrates "Youth Day" every 12 February in La Victoria, with a ceremony usually presided over by the President of the Republic.
Notable people
- Wilfred Iván Ojeda (1955–2011), journalist and politician
See also
In Spanish: La Victoria (Aragua) para niños
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