Santa Ana, Nueva Esparta Facts for Kids

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Santa Ana Location in Venezuela
Country	Venezuela
State	Nueva Esparta
Municipality	Gómez
Population
• Total	33,435
Climate	BSh

Santa Ana is a town located on Isla Margarita. This island is part of the Nueva Esparta state in Venezuela. Santa Ana is the main town, or capital, of the Gómez area. You can find it in the southern part of the municipality, in the northeast of Margarita Island.

The town of Santa Ana has a warm climate. Its average temperature is about 27 °C (81 °F). Many people who live in Santa Ana travel to work in nearby cities. These include La Asunción and Juan Griego. Santa Ana is also special because it is one of Venezuela's fourteen "heritage cities." This means it has important historical value. The town is also famous for its chinchorros. These are a type of hammock made with a special open weave. The name comes from a kind of fishing net.

The History of Santa Ana
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The History of Santa Ana

Founding and Early Days

Santa Ana was first settled a long time ago. Captain Diego Vásquez Coronado founded it around the year 1530. This happened when Aldonza Manrique was in charge as governor. The town was first known by a different name: La Villa del Norte.

Building the Church

The construction of the important church in Santa Ana began in 1749. This church would later play a big role in the country's history.

A Hero's Birthplace

Santa Ana is the birthplace of a Venezuelan hero. His name was Francisco Esteban Gómez. He was born on December 26, 1783. Francisco Esteban Gómez was a brave leader. He won the famous Battle of Matasiete in 1817. His childhood home in Santa Ana is now a museum. You can visit it to learn more about his life.

A Key Moment for Venezuela

The church of Santa Ana holds a very special place in Venezuelan history. On May 6, 1816, a major meeting happened there. This meeting was called the Assembly of Notables. During this assembly, Simón Bolívar was recognized as the Supreme Chief. This happened after Bolívar had announced the Third Republic of Venezuela. The very chair that Bolívar sat in during this important meeting is still kept in the church today.