Los Teques
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10°20′N 67°02′W / 10.333°N 67.033°W
Los Teques | |
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 Los Teques cathedral | |
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| Country |  Venezuela |
| State | Miranda |
| Founded | 1777 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Francisco Garcés |
| • Political party | United Socialist Party of Venezuela |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 140,617 |
| Time zone | UTC-4:30 (AST) |
| Website | http://guaicaipuro-miranda.gov.ve/ |
Los Teques (Spanish pronunciation: [los ˈtekes]) is the capital city of the Venezuelan state of Miranda and the center of the Altos Mirandinos Metropolitan Area. Its population is 140,617 (2001).
History
The city was founded in 1777 and was named after the Aractoeques Carabs, an indigenous tribe that once inhabited the area. On February 13, 1927, the capital of the Miranda State was moved to this city from Petare (before being in Petare, the capital of Miranda was in Ocumare del Tuy).
Geography
Temperature: Varies from 18 and 26 degrees Celsius.
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Transportation
On November 3, 2006, President Hugo Chávez inaugurated the Los Teques Metro. This metro system is connected to the Caracas Metro.
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