Zaraza, Guárico
Zaraza | |
|---|---|
City | |
Plaza Bolivar of Zaraza | |
| Nickname: La Atenas del Guarico (Athens of Guarico) | |
| Coordinates: 09°20′22″N 65°19′00″W / 9.33944°N 65.31667°W | |
| Country | Venezuela |
| State | Guárico |
| Municipality | Pedro Zaraza |
| Founded | April 22, 1646 |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,475 km2 (956 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Population (2019) | |
• Total | 58,200 |
| • Density | 24/km2 (61/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Zaraceno/a |
| Time zone | UTC-4:30 (UTC) |
| postal code | 2332 |
| area code | 0238 |
| Climate | Aw |
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Zaraza is a Venezuelan city and the capital of Pedro Zaraza Municipality, located in eastern Guárico in the region of Los Llanos. It is named after a Venezuelan soldier who fought with Gregor MacGregor.
Zaraza is one of the major cities of Guárico State, along with Calabozo, Valle de la Pascua, and San Juan de los Morros. As of the year 2019, it has a total population of 58,200.