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Turmero
Villa de Nuestra Señora de Candelaria de Turmero
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Part of Turmero
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 Turmero
Location in Venezuela
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| Country | Venezuela | ||
| State | Aragua | ||
| Counties | Mariño | ||
| Founded | 27 November 1620 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 36.28 km2 (14.01 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 446 m (1,463 ft) | ||
| Population
(2001)
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| • Total | 51,235 | ||
| • Density | 1,412.21/km2 (3,657.6/sq mi) | ||
| • Demonym | Turmereno(-a) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−4 (VET) | ||
| Postal code |
2115
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| Area code(s) | +58 244 | ||
| Climate | Aw | ||
| Website | santiagomarino-aragua.gov.ve | ||
Turmero is a city located in the northern part of Venezuela. It is found in the state of Aragua. Turmero is also the main city, or capital, of the Santiago Mariño Municipality.
The city officially began on November 27, 1620. This happened when a church called Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Candelaria was built in a village that was already there.
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Cool Places to See
Turmero has some interesting places that are important to the city.
Education and Learning
- Universidad Bicentenaria de Aragua: This is a university that was started in 1986. It's a place where students can go to learn and get higher education.
Important Crossroads
- La Encrucijada de Turmero: This name means "The Crossroads of Turmero." It's a well-known spot in the area.
Famous People from Turmero
Many talented people have come from Turmero. Here are a few who have made a name for themselves:
Sports Stars
- Bobby Abreu (born 1974): A professional baseball player who played in the major leagues.
- William Cuevas (born 1990): Another professional baseball player.
- Yohan Pino (born 1983): Also a professional baseball player.
- Abraham Torres (born 1968): An Olympic boxer who represented his country.
- José Luis Valbuena (born 1971): A boxer who won medals at the Pan American Games.
Leaders and Artists
- Francisco José Cróquer (1920–1955): He was a famous sportscaster, meaning he talked about sports on radio or TV. He was also a racing driver.
- Balbino Blanco Sánchez (1925-1990): A journalist and a poet, known for his writing.
- Francisco Linares Alcántara (1825–1878): He became the President of Venezuela, which means he was the leader of the country.
Models and Public Figures
- Stephanie de Zorzi (born 1993): A model who was crowned Miss Earth Venezuela 2016.
See also
In Spanish: Turmero para niños
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