Carlos Arvelo Municipality

Last updated
Carlos Arvelo Municipality
Municipio Carlos Arvelo
Municipality
Landscape in Carlos Arvelo municipality (Carabobo, Venezuela).jpg
Flag of Carlos Arvelo municipality.webp
Flag
Escudo Municipio Carlos Arvelo Carabobo.png
Seal
Venezuela - Carabobo - Carlos Arvelo.svg
Location in Carabobo
Venezuela location map (+claimed).svg
Red pog.svg
Carlos Arvelo Municipality
Location in Venezuela
Coordinates: 10°00′05″N67°45′39″W / 10.0014°N 67.7608°W / 10.0014; -67.7608
CountryFlag of Venezuela.svg  Venezuela
State Carabobo
Municipal seat Güigüe
Government
 •  Mayor Marisol de Castellanos (PSUV)
Area
 • Total1,029.0 km2 (397.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total150,277
 • Density150/km2 (380/sq mi)
Time zone UTC−4 (VET)
Area code(s) 0241
Website Official website
[ edit on Wikidata]

The Carlos Arvelo Municipality (named after Dr. Carlos Arvelo) 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 150,277. [1] The town of Güigüe is the shire town of the Carlos Arvelo Municipality. [2]

Contents

Geography

The Carlos Arvelo Municipality is located in the southeastern part of Carabobo State. It is limited to the north by the Lake of Valencia and the Municipality the Guayos, to the west the Municipality of Valencia, to the South the State of Guárico and to the east the State of Aragua. [3]

The Carlos Arvelo Municipality is integrated by the Güigüe Urban Parish (capital Güigüe) and the Belén Non-Urban Parish (capital Belen) and the Tacarigua Non-Urban Parish (capital Tacarigua). The north of the municipality is mostly plain, unlike the central and southern part of the municipality, which is mountainous.[ citation needed ]

Climate

Minimum monthly temperature in the Carlos Arvelo municipality lies between 12.3 and 22.1 °C, while maximum temperature is between 24.4 and 33.9 °C. Total annual precipitation fluctuates between 932 and 1395 mm. Most rain falls between June and August, while the driest quarter comprises January to March. [4]

Demographics

The Carlos Arvelo Municipality, according to a 2011 population estimate by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, has a population of 150,277 (up from 124,344 in 2001). This amounts to 6.7% of the state's population. [5] The municipality's population density is 180 inhabitants per square kilometre (470/sq mi). [5]

By Parish

Population Census in 2011 [5]
Parish Capital Population
Güigüe Parish Güigüe
73,276
Belén Parish Belén
13,786
Tacarigua ParishTacarigua
63,215

By Year

Population by year [6]
20112009200520001999199819971996199519941993199219911990
150,277140,000115,963107,370105,558103,700101,81499,90097,96095,99394,00191,98389,94187,874

Politics and Government

Mayors

TermMayorsPolitical party / Alliance % of votes
1989 - 1992Francisco Ramón Sánchez AD -
1992 - 1995Danilo Montecalvo COPEI -
1995 - 2000Danilo Montecalvo Proyecto Carabobo -
2000 - 2004Danilo Montecalvo PRVZL 36,88 [7]
2004 - 2008Marisol Castillo de Castellano MVR 30,40 [8]
2008 - 2013Marisol Castillo de Castellano PSUV 49,16 [9]
2013 - 2017Raúl Álvarez PSUV 59,96 [10]
2017 - 2021Yomar Alvarado PSUV 85,17 [11]

Municipality council

Term 2013-2017 [10]

CouncilorsPolitical Party / Alliance
América Martínez PSUV
Herict García PSUV
Yorman Alvarado PSUV
Diego Villazana PSUV
Alciviades Franco PSUV
Custodio Nieves PSUV
Carmen Tahuanipano PSUV
Franklin García PSUV
Julio Acosta PSOEV

See also

Related Research Articles

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

The Girardot Municipality is one of the 18 municipalities (municipios) that makes up the Venezuelan state of Aragua. According to the 2011 census by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 407,109. The city of Maracay is the shire town of the Girardot Municipality.

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

Zamora Municipality is one of the 18 municipalities (municipios) that makes up the Venezuelan state of Aragua and, according to the 2011 census by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 144,759. The town of Villa de Cura is the municipal seat of the Zamora Municipality.

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

The Biruaca Municipality is one of the seven municipalities (municipios) that makes up the Venezuelan state of Apure and, according to the 2011 census by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 54,323. The town of Biruaca is the municipal seat of the Biruaca Municipality.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pedro María Freites Municipality</span> Municipality in Anzoátegui, Venezuela

The Pedro María Freites 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 73,121. The town of Cantaura is the shire town of the Pedro María Freites Municipality. The municipality is named for Pedro María Freites.

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

The Píritu 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 23,248. The town of Píritu, Anzoátegui is the shire town of the Píritu Municipality.

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

The Guanipa Municipality is one of the 21 municipalities (municipios) that makes up the eastern Venezuelan state of Anzoátegui. The town of San José de Guanipa is the shire town of the Guanipa Municipality.

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

The Simón Rodríguez 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 182,474. The town of El Tigre is the shire town of the Simón Rodríguez Municipality.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sir Arthur McGregor Municipality</span> Municipality in Anzoátegui, Venezuela

The Sir Arthur McGregor 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 9,768. The town of El Chaparro is the shire town of the Sir Arthur McGregor Municipality.

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

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. The town of Bejuma is the shire town of the Bejuma Municipality.

<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">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 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">Valencia Municipality, Carabobo</span> Municipality in Carabobo, Venezuela

The Valencia 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 829,856. The city of Valencia is the shire town of the Valencia Municipality.

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

Guigue is a city in the south of the Valencia Lake, in Carabobo, Venezuela. It is the capital of the Carlos Arvelo Municipality and of the Guigue parish. The Guigue River flows through the city, draining in Lake Valencia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cacique Manaure</span> Municipality of Falcón State, Venezuela

Cacique Manaure Municipality is one of the 25 municipalities that make up the Falcón State of Venezuela. Its seat of government is located in Yaracal. The municipality has an area of 190 square kilometers, and a population of 11,299 as of the year 2019. It has only one parish.

References

  1. ↑ "www.geohive.com geregistreerd via Argeweb - webhosting en domeinregistratie". www.geohive.com.
  2. ↑ http://www.ine.gob.ve/secciones/division/Carabobo.zip%5B%5D
  3. ↑ "Geografia del estado". Archived from the original on 2018-01-12. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
  4. ↑ Ferrer-Paris, José R. (2017). "Caracterización ambiental de la ruta de NeoMapas: NM11 Güigüe, estado Carabobo (CNEB e12)". Figshare. doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.4745545.
  5. 1 2 3 "XIV CENSONACIONAL DEPOBLACIÓN Y VIVIENDA" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-11-13. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
  6. ↑ http://iies.faces.ula.ve/Proyecciones_de_Poblacion/Carabobo.htm Archived 2011-07-23 at the Wayback Machine Población de Parroquias de Carabobo
  7. ↑ http://www.cne.gob.ve/web/documentos/estadisticas/e016.pdf [ bare URL PDF ]
  8. ↑ "CONSEJO NACIONAL ELECTORAL - RESULTADOS ELECCIONES REGIONALES 2004". www.cne.gob.ve.
  9. ↑ "Divulgación Elecciones Regionales - 23 de Noviembre de 2008". www.cne.gob.ve.
  10. 1 2 LIBERTADOR. "Divulgación Elecciones Municipales - 8 de Diciembre de 2013". www.cne.gob.ve.
  11. ↑ "Divulgación Resultados Electorales Municipales y Regionales del Zulia 2017".


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.