Guacara | |
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Guacara | |
Coordinates: 10°15′13″N67°54′00″W / 10.25361°N 67.90000°W Coordinates: 10°15′13″N67°54′00″W / 10.25361°N 67.90000°W | |
Country | Venezuela |
State | Carabobo |
Municipality | Guacara Municipality |
Founded | 1624 |
Area | |
• Total | 320 km2 (120 sq mi) |
Elevation | 438 m (1,437 ft) |
Population (1 July 2009) | |
• Total | 178,000 |
• Density | 560/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−4 (VET) |
Climate | Aw |
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