La Victoria, Aragua facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Victoria
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| Nuestra Señora de 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 | ||
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| • 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) | ||
| Demonym(s) | victoriano/a | ||
| 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 located in the state of Aragua in Venezuela. It is a very important place in Venezuelan history, especially known for a famous battle that happened there during the country's fight for independence.
A Historic Battle for Freedom
La Victoria is famous for a big battle that took place on February 12, 1814. This was during Venezuela's fight to become independent from Spain. A brave leader named José Félix Ribas was in charge of an army. What made this army special was that it was mostly made up of young students and other inexperienced people.
They faced a very strong army led by José Tomás Boves. Even though Ribas's army was young and didn't have much training, they fought incredibly hard. They managed to stop Boves's royalist troops right there in La Victoria. This victory was super important for the independence movement.
Youth Day Celebration
Because of the amazing courage shown by the young people in that battle, Venezuela celebrates "Youth Day" every year on February 12. This special day is usually celebrated in La Victoria itself. The President of the Republic often leads a ceremony there to honor the young heroes of the past.
Notable People
La Victoria has been home to several important people.
- Wilfred Iván Ojeda (1955–2011) was a journalist and a politician.
- Edmundo González Urrutia (born 1949) is also a politician.
See also
In Spanish: La Victoria (Aragua) para niños
