Rubio, Venezuela facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rubio
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View of Santa Barbara Cathedral (Iglesia Santa Barbara), from Rubio Community TV Station
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| Nickname(s):
"La Ciudad Pontalida"
(English:"The Bridge City") |
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 Rubio, Venezuela
Location in Venezuela
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| Country | Venezuela | ||
| State | Táchira | ||
| Municipality | Junín | ||
| Founded | December 8, 1794 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 315 km2 (122 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 87,249 | ||
| • Density | 277.0/km2 (717.4/sq mi) | ||
| • Demonym | Rubienses -o | ||
| Time zone | UTC−4 (VET) | ||
| Postal code |
5030
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| Area code(s) | 0276 | ||
| Climate | Aw | ||
| Website | junin-tachira.gob.ve | ||
| The area and population figures are for the municipality | |||
Rubio is a town located in the Andes mountains of Venezuela. It's in the Táchira state. Gervasio Rubio founded the town in 1794. Rubio is the main town of the Junín Municipality. In 2001, about 68,869 people lived there.
Rubio is a big town in Táchira. It's important because it grows a lot of coffee. It also has a lot of trade with nearby Colombia. A former president of Venezuela, Carlos Andrés Pérez, was born in Rubio.
The town has beautiful natural tunnels called La Cueva de los Milagros. There are also rivers and waterfalls outside the town. Rubio has many bridges, especially in the older parts. This is why it's called "Ciudad Pontalida," which means "City of Bridges." Rubio is in the western part of Táchira state. It's about a 40-minute drive from San Cristóbal, which is the capital of Táchira.
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History of Rubio
Rubio was founded by Gervasio Rubio in 1794. For a time, it was the capital of the Táchira State. Later, the capital moved to San Cristóbal. Rubio is often called "La Ciudad Pontalida" because of its many bridges.
People Living in Rubio
The Junín Municipality is where Rubio is located. According to a Venezuelan count in 2001, about 68,869 people lived there. This was an increase from 53,981 people in 1990. This means that about 6.9% of all the people in Táchira state live in this municipality. The area has about 218.63 people living in each square kilometer.
Places to Visit in Rubio
Rubio has several interesting places to see.
Religious Buildings
- Catedral de Santa Bárbara de Rubio: This is a beautiful cathedral named after Saint Barbara.
Squares and Parks
- Plaza Simón Bolívar: A public square named after the famous South American leader.
- Parque la Petrolia: A park that offers a nice place to relax.
- Plaza Urdaneta: Another public square in the town.
- Plaza Gervasio Rubio: A square named after the town's founder.
Famous People from Rubio
Many notable people were born in or have connections to Rubio:
- Carlos Andrés Pérez: He was the President of Venezuela two times, from 1974 to 1979 and again from 1989 to 1993.
- Leonardo Ruiz Pineda: A very important political leader in Venezuela. He helped start the AD political party.
- Carlos Zapata: A well-known architect.
- Konrad Bernheimer: An art dealer and collector.
- Roberto Giusti: A journalist and author.
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