Nirgua

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Nirgua
Municipio Nirgua
City
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Plaza Bolívar de Nirgua
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Nirgua
Location in Venezuela
Coordinates: 10°09′09″N68°33′59″W / 10.15250°N 68.56639°W / 10.15250; -68.56639
CountryFlag of Venezuela.svg  Venezuela
State Yaracuy
Municipality Nirgua
FoundedJanuary 25, 1625
Government
   Mayor Miguel César (PSUV)
Area
  Total2,274 km2 (878 sq mi)
Elevation
807 m (2,648 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total35,407 [1]
Time zone UTC−4 (VET)
Postal code(s)
3201
Area code(s) 254
Website Official website

Nirgua is a city and the seat of the Nirgua Municipality in the state of Yaracuy, Venezuela.

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History

The city was founded on January 25, 1625, by Don Juan de Meneses.

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References

  1. "Nirgua Municipality". Citypopulation.de. Retrieved 6 June 2019.