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Coordinates: 9°27′27″N64°49′34″W / 9.45750°N 64.82611°W Coordinates: 9°27′27″N64°49′34″W / 9.45750°N 64.82611°W | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Anzoátegui |
Municipality | Aragua Municipality |
Founded | 1735 |
Area | |
• Total | 67 km2 (26 sq mi) |
Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 27,000 (Aragua Municipality) |
• Demonym | Aragüeño/a |
Time zone | UTC−4 (VET) |
Postal code | 6002 |
Area code(s) | 0280 |
Climate | Aw |
Website | Municipal website |
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