Pampatar | |
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City | |
Coordinates: 10°59′58″N63°47′40″W / 10.99944°N 63.79444°W | |
Country | Venezuela |
State | Nueva Esparta |
Counties | Maneiro |
Demonym | Pampatareno(-a) |
Elevation | 25 m (83 ft) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 35,400 |
Postal coded | 6316 |
Area code | 295 |
Climate | BSh |
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