Maracay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Maracay
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| Country |  Venezuela |
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| State | Aragua | ||
| Municipality | Girardot | ||
| Founded | March 5, 1701 | ||
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| • Total | 911.57 km2 (351.96 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 436 m (1,430 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 955,362 | ||
| • Density | 1.439/km2 (3.73/sq mi) | ||
| • Demonym | Maracayero(a) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (VET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (not observed) | ||
| Postal codes |
2101, 2102, 2103, 2104
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| Area code(s) | 0243 | ||
| Climate | Aw | ||
| Website | Alcaldía de Maracay (in Spanish) | ||
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Maracay (Spanish pronunciation: [maɾaˈkaj]) is a city in north-central Venezuela. It is the capital of the state of Aragua. About 955,362 people lived here in 2011.
Images for kids
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Monumento en honor al General Juan Vicente Gómez
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Section of the Henri Pittier National Park as seen from a hill.
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Cathedral of Maracay
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Landscape in Maracay
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Sindoni tower is the tallest tower outside the capital
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Venus de Tacarigua, another symbol of Maracay
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View of Maracay from the hills
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Toro de las Delicias
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Bolívar Square
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Universidad Avenue
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Henri Pittier National Park
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Arnoldo Gabaldón Institute
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Las Delicias Sports Center
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