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Sabaneta, Barinas

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Sabaneta
town
CountryVenezuelaVenezuela
StateBarinas
MunicipalityAlberto Arvelo Torrealba Municipality
Government
 • MayorAnibal José Chávez Frías
Population
 (1990)
 • Total
2,490
Time zoneUTC-4:30 (VST)
Area code0273
ClimateAw

Sabaneta is a town in Venezuela's Barinas State. It is the birthplace of the late President of Venezuela Hugo Chávez. Sabaneta is the capital of Alberto Arvelo Torrealba Municipality in Barinas. The town was founded by Juan de Alhama in 1787. The principal industry is sugar production.