San Fernando de Atabapo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Fernando de Atabapo
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Plaza Bolívar in San Fernando de Atabapo
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 San Fernando de Atabapo
Location in Venezuela
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| Country |  Venezuela |
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| State | Amazonas | |
| Municipality | Atabapo Municipality | |
| Founded | 1758 | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (VET) | |
| Area code(s) | 0248 | |
| Climate | Af | |
San Fernando de Atabapo is a town in southern Venezuela. It is located right on the border with Colombia. This town was once the capital city of the Amazonas state. It held this important role until the early 1900s. In 1997, about 5,000 people lived here.
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History of San Fernando de Atabapo
Early 20th Century Leadership
In the early 1900s, a powerful leader named Tomás Funes controlled San Fernando de Atabapo. He was a type of strong local chief, sometimes called a caudillo. Funes managed the local rubber industry. This industry used rubber from plants found in the area.
The Rubber Industry and Local People
Tomás Funes gained a lot of power from the rubber trade. He used the local native people to work in the rubber industry. His control grew so strong that it started to worry the government of Venezuela.
End of Funes's Rule
Eventually, the Venezuelan government took action against Tomás Funes. He was removed from power in the early 1930s. This event happened in the town square.
Modern Day Presence
Today, a unit of the Venezuelan National Guard is stationed in San Fernando de Atabapo. This military presence helps keep the area safe and secure.
Images for kids
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Plaza Bolívar in San Fernando de Atabapo
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Flag of Atabapo
