Macarao | |
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 Macarao as seen located in the Libertador municipality. | |
| Country | Venezuela |
| Federal district | Distrito Capital |
| Municipality | Libertador |
| Area | |
| • Land | 10.25 km2 (3.96 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) [1] | |
| • Total | 70,217 |
Macarao is a parish located in the Libertador Bolivarian Municipality, southwest of the city of Caracas, Venezuela.
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