Sabaneta, Barinas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sabaneta
|
|
|---|---|
|
Town
|
|
.svg)
 Sabaneta, Barinas
Location in Venezuela
|
|
| Country |  Venezuela |
| State | Barinas |
| Municipality | Alberto Arvelo Torrealba Municipality |
| Population
(1990)
|
|
| • Total | 2,490 |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (VET) |
| Area code(s) | 0273 |
| Climate | Aw |
Sabaneta is a small town located in the Barinas state of Venezuela. It is known for being the hometown of Hugo Chávez, who later became the President of Venezuela. Many of his family members also grew up here.
About Sabaneta
Sabaneta serves as the main town, or capital, of the Alberto Arvelo Torrealba Municipality. This municipality is part of the larger Barinas state in Venezuela.
Founding and History
The town of Sabaneta was established a long time ago, in the year 1787. It was founded by a person named Juan de Alhama. This makes Sabaneta a place with a rich history, dating back over 200 years.
Local Economy
The main business in Sabaneta is sugar production. This means that many people in the town work with sugar cane, turning it into the sugar we use every day. It's an important industry for the local community.
See also
In Spanish: Sabaneta (Venezuela) para niños
