Yagua, Venezuela facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Yagua
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 Yagua
Location in Venezuela
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| Country |  Venezuela |
| State | Carabobo |
| Municipality | Guacara Municipality |
| Founded | 1694 |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (VET) |
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Yagua is a town in Venezuela. It is located northwest of Lake Valencia. Yagua is part of the Guacara Municipality in the Carabobo State. This area is also known as the Yagua rural parish.
In an area called Tronconero, Vigirima, you can find ancient rock carvings. These carvings, known as petroglyphs, were made by the native people who lived there long before Europeans arrived.
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Discovering Yagua's Past
How Yagua Began
The land where Yagua stands has been home to people for thousands of years. Early inhabitants were the indigenous people of the Tacarigua Lake, which is now called Lake Valencia.
The town of Yagua was officially founded on February 20, 1694. This happened at the same time as the nearby city of Guacara was founded. For a long time, until 1935, a large part of the Yagua area was owned by a person named Pimentel. He was a friend of a powerful leader in Venezuela at that time, Juan Vicente Gómez.
Yagua became a rural parish on June 27, 1988. This means it became an official local administrative area.
Who Lives in Yagua?
Yagua's Population Growth
About 18,000 people live in the Yagua area today. The table below shows how the population has grown over the years.
| Year | Number of People |
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| 1990 | 10,145 |
| 1991 | 10,596 |
| 1992 | 11,057 |
| 1993 | 11,528 |
| 1994 | 12,010 |
| 1995 | 12,501 |
| 1996 | 13,002 |
| 1997 | 13,513 |
| 1998 | 14,034 |
| 1999 | 14,564 |
| 2000 | 15,103 |
| 2005 | 17,942 (estimated) |
You can find more population details for parishes in Carabobo here: Población de Parroquias de Carabobo
What Yagua Has
Important Facilities in Yagua
Yagua is home to an important oil distribution center. This center, located just outside the main town, is the second largest in all of Venezuela. It helps move oil to different places.
The town also has a significant sports center for the area. It is called the Centro Deportivo Yagua. This center provides a place for people to play sports and stay active.
