Guatire
Appearance
Guatire | |
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Nickname: Villa Heroica | |
Coordinates: 10°28′18″N 66°32′26″W / 10.47167°N 66.54056°W | |
Country | Venezuela |
State | Miranda |
Municipality | Zamora Municipality |
Area | |
• Total | 214 km2 (83 sq mi) |
Elevation | 328 m (1,076 ft) |
Population (2006) | |
• Total | 200,417 |
Demonym | Guatireño/a |
Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
Area code | 0212 |
Climate | Aw |
Website | zamora-miranda.gov.ve[permanent dead link] |
Guatire is a city in Miranda, Venezuela. In 2006, its population has been estimated at 200,417. Today, Guatire has virtually merged with its neighbour, Guarenas forming the Guarenas-Guatire conurbation.
Located in Miranda State, and becoming part of "La gran Caracas" (Greater Caracas) because it is near Caracas (Venezuela's Capital).
Notable People
- Sara Bendahan, first Venezuelan woman to complete her medical degree in that country.
- Miguel Pérez, baseball player