Bejuma Municipality

Last updated
Bejuma Municipality
Municipio Bejuma
Municipality
BAND-G-Bejuma.svg
Flag
Escudo Bejuma Carabobo.PNG
Seal
Venezuela - Carabobo - Bejuma.svg
Location in Carabobo
Venezuela location map (+claimed).svg
Red pog.svg
Bejuma Municipality
Location in Venezuela
Coordinates: 10°14′48″N68°12′04″W / 10.2466822°N 68.2010658°W / 10.2466822; -68.2010658
CountryFlag of Venezuela.svg  Venezuela
State Carabobo
Municipal seat Bejuma
Government
 •  Mayor Lorenzo Remedios (PSUV)
Area
 • Total536.1 km2 (207.0 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total48,538
 • Density91/km2 (230/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−4 (VET)
Area code(s) 0249
[ edit on Wikidata]

The Bejuma Municipality is one of the 14 municipalities (municipios) that makes up the Venezuelan state of Carabobo and, according to the 2011 census by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 48,538. [1] The town of Bejuma is the shire town of the Bejuma Municipality. [2]

Contents

Demographics

The Bejuma Municipality, according to a 2007 population estimate by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, has a population of 45,306 (up from 39,945 in 2000). This amounts to 2% of the state's population. [3] The municipality's population density is 96.6 inhabitants per square kilometre (250/sq mi). [4]

Government

The mayor of the Bejuma Municipality is Lorenzo Remedios, re-elected on November 23, 2008, with 46% of the vote. [5] The municipality is divided into three parishes; Bejuma, Canoabo, and Simón Bolívar. [2]

Vegetation and natural resources

The municipality of Bejuma lies in the Cordillera La Costa Montane Forests ecoregion, and the major habitat type is tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests. [6]

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sucre Municipality, Miranda</span> Municipality in Miranda, Venezuela

Sucre Municipality is one of the 21 municipalities (municipios) that makes up the Venezuelan state of Miranda and one of five the municipalities that make up the Metropolitan District of Caracas. According to a 2016 population estimate by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 691,317. The parish of Petare is the municipal seat of the Sucre Municipality.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Carrizal Municipality</span> Municipality in Miranda, Venezuela

Carrizal is one of the 21 municipalities (municipios) that makes up the Venezuelan state of Miranda and, according to a 2007 population estimate by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 52,224. The town of Carrizal is the municipal seat of the Carrizal Municipality.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cristóbal Rojas Municipality</span> Municipality in Miranda, Venezuela

Cristóbal Rojas is one of the 21 municipalities (municipios) that makes up the Venezuelan state of Miranda and, according to a 2007 population estimate by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 96,369. The town of Charallave is the municipal seat of the Cristóbal Rojas Municipality. The municipality is named for Venezuelan painter Cristóbal Rojas.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Simón Bolívar Municipality, Miranda</span> Municipality in Miranda, Venezuela

Simón Bolívar Municipality is one of the 21 municipalities (municipios) that makes up the Venezuelan state of Miranda and, according to a 2007 population estimate by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 40,730. The town of San Francisco de Yare is the shire town of the Simón Bolívar Municipality. The municipality is one of several in Venezuela named "Simón Bolívar Municipality" in honour of Venezuelan independence hero Simón Bolívar.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Simón Planas Municipality</span> Municipality in Lara, Venezuela

The Simón Planas Municipality is one of the nine municipalities (municipios) that makes up the Venezuelan state of Lara and, according to a 2007 population estimate by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 35,170. The town of Sarare is the shire town of the Simón Planas Municipality.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Juan Manuel Cajigal Municipality</span> Municipality in Anzoátegui, Venezuela

The Juan Manuel Cajigal Municipality is one of the 21 municipalities (municipios) that makes up the eastern Venezuelan state of Anzoátegui and, according to the 2011 census by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 122,634. The town of Onoto is the shire town of the Juan Manuel Cajigal Municipality. The municipality is named for the Venezuelan mathematician Juan Manuel Cajigal y Odoardo.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Libertador Municipality, Carabobo</span> Municipality in Carabobo, Venezuela

The Libertador Municipality is one of the 14 municipalities (municipios) that makes up Carabobo State of Venezuela and, according to the 2011 census by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 166,166. The town of Tocuyito is the shire town of the Libertador Municipality. The municipality is one of a number in Venezuela named "Libertador Municipality", in honour of Venezuelan independence hero Simón Bolívar.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Diego Ibarra Municipality</span> Municipality in Carabobo, Venezuela

The Diego Ibarra Municipality is one of the 14 municipalities (municipios) that makes up the Venezuelan state of Carabobo and, according to the 2011 census by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 104,536. The town of Mariara is the shire town of the Diego Ibarra Municipality.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Guacara Municipality</span> Municipality in Carabobo, Venezuela

The Guacara Municipality is one of the fourteen municipalities (municipios) that make up the Venezuelan state of Carabobo. according to the 2011 census by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 176,218. The town of Guacara is the shire town of the Guacara Municipality.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Juan José Mora Municipality</span> Municipality in Carabobo, Venezuela

The Juan José Mora Municipality is one of the 14 municipalities (municipios) that makes up the Venezuelan state of Carabobo and, according to the 2011 census by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 69,236. The town of Morón is the shire town of the Juan José Mora Municipality.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Los Guayos Municipality</span> Municipality in Carabobo, Venezuela

The Los Guayos Municipality is one of the 14 municipalities (municipios) that makes up the Venezuelan state of Carabobo and, according to the 2011 census by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 149,646. The town of Los Guayos is the shire town of the Los Guayos Municipality.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Montalbán Municipality</span> Municipality in Carabobo, Venezuela

The Montalbán Municipality is one of the 14 municipalities (municipios) that makes up the Venezuelan state of Carabobo and, according to the 2011 census by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 24,908. The town of Montalbán is the shire town of the Montalbán Municipality.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Miranda Municipality, Carabobo</span> Municipality in Carabobo, Venezuela

Miranda is one of the 14 municipalities (municipios) that makes up the Venezuelan state of Carabobo and, according to the 2011 census by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 29,092. The town of Miranda is the shire town of the Miranda Municipality.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Puerto Cabello Municipality</span> Municipality in Carabobo, Venezuela

The Puerto Cabello Municipality is one of the 14 municipalities (municipios) that makes up the Venezuelan state of Carabobo. According to the 2011 census by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 182,493. The city of Puerto Cabello is the shire town of the Puerto Cabello Municipality.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">San Diego Municipality, Carabobo</span> Municipality in Carabobo, Venezuela

The San Diego Municipality is one of the 14 municipalities (municipios) that makes up the Venezuelan state of Carabobo and, according to the 2011 census by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 93,257. The town of San Diego is the municipal seat of the San Diego Municipality.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">San Joaquín Municipality, Carabobo</span> Municipality in Carabobo, Venezuela

The San Joaquín Municipality is one of the 14 municipalities (municipios) that makes up the Venezuelan state of Carabobo and, according to the 2011 census by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 64,124. The town of San Joaquín is the municipal seat of the San Joaquín Municipality.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Andrés Bello Municipality, Mérida</span> Municipality in Mérida, Venezuela

The Andrés Bello Municipality is one of the 23 municipalities (municipios) that makes up the Venezuelan state of Mérida and, according to a 2007 population estimate by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 14,029. The town of La Azulita is the shire town of the Andrés Bello Municipality. The municipality is one of a number in Venezuela named "Andrés Bello Municipality", in honour of the writer Andrés Bello.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Campo Elías Municipality</span> Municipality in Mérida, Venezuela

The Campo Elías Municipality is one of the 23 municipalities

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Caracciolo Parra Olmedo Municipality</span> Municipality in Mérida, Venezuela

The Caracciolo Parra Olmedo Municipality is one of the 23 municipalities (municipios) that makes up the Venezuelan state of Mérida and, according to a 2007 population estimate by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 28,055. The town of Tucaní is the shire town of the Caracciolo Parra Olmedo Municipality.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Obispo Ramos de Lora Municipality</span> Municipality in Mérida, Venezuela

The Obispo Ramos de Lora Municipality is one of the 23 municipalities (municipios) that makes up the Venezuelan state of Mérida and, according to a 2007 population estimate by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 25,002. The town of Santa Elena de Arenales is the shire town of the Obispo Ramos de Lora Municipality.

References

  1. ↑ "registered through Argeweb". www.geohive.com.
  2. 1 2 http://www.ine.gob.ve/secciones/division/Carabobo.zip%5B%5D
  3. ↑ http://www.ine.gob.ve/sintesisestadistica/estados/carabobo/cuadros/Poblacion5.xls%5B%5D
  4. ↑ http://www.ine.gob.ve/sintesisestadistica/estados/carabobo/cuadros/Poblacion4.xls%5B%5D
  5. ↑ "Divulgación Elecciones Regionales - 23 de Noviembre de 2008". www.cne.gob.ve.
  6. ↑ The Nature Conservancy (2009) TNC terrestrial ecoregions, . Based on: Olson, D. M. and E. Dinerstein. 2002. The Global 200: Priority ecoregions for global conservation. (PDF file) Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden 89:125-126.


This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.