San Carlos, Cojedes facts for kids

Quick facts for kids San Carlos de Austria
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San Carlos Municipality in Cojedes State
San Carlos, Cojedes Location in Venezuela
Country	Venezuela
State	Cojedes
Municipality	Ezequiel Zamora Municipality
Founded	April 27, 1678
Elevation	152 m (499 ft)
Population  (2001)
• Total	83,957
• Demonym	sancarleño
Time zone	UTC−4 (VST)
Postal code	2201
Area code(s)	0258
Climate	Aw
Website	sancarlos-cojedes.gov.ve
The area and population figures are for the municipality

San Carlos is an important city in Venezuela. It is the capital of the Cojedes state. This city is also the main town of the Ezequiel Zamora Municipality. In 2001, about 83,957 people lived in the municipality.

History of San Carlos

San Carlos de Austria was founded on April 27, 1678. A Capuchin priest named Fray Pedro de Berja started the city.

People of San Carlos

In 2001, the San Carlos Municipality had a population of 83,957 people. This was a big increase from 62,140 people in 1990. The number of people living in San Carlos makes up about 33.2% of all the people in Cojedes state. People from San Carlos are called sancarleño.

Places to Visit

San Carlos has many interesting places to see, including historical buildings and public squares.

Historical Buildings

• La Blanquera: This is an old house built in the 1700s. It has a beautiful colonial-baroque style. It was built by a rich family of Conquistadores, who were early Spanish explorers.
• Catedral de San Carlos: This is a large church, also known as the San Carlos Cathedral.
• Iglesia Santo Domingo: Another important church in the city.
• Iglesia San Juan Bautista: A church named after Saint John the Baptist.

Squares and Parks

• Plaza Bolívar: This is a main square in the city, often found in Venezuelan towns. It is named after Simón Bolívar, a hero who helped many South American countries become independent.

See also

In Spanish: San Carlos (Venezuela) para niños