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Palmira, Táchira is located in Venezuela
Palmira, Táchira
Palmira, Táchira
Location in Venezuela
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Palmira is a town located in the Táchira state of Venezuela. It serves as the main town, or capital, of the Guásimos Municipality.

What is Palmira?

Palmira is a town in the western part of Venezuela. It's known for being the administrative center of the Guásimos Municipality. This means that important local government offices are located here.

How Palmira Started

Palmira has a long history. It was first founded in 1627 by a person named Fernando Saavedra. Later, in 1642, Captain Luis Sosa Lovera also played a role in its establishment. These early founders helped create the community that grew into the town we know today.

Palmira's Population

According to information from 2011, Palmira had a population of 43,236 people. This number shows how many residents lived in the town at that time.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Palmira (Venezuela) para niños

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