Monte Carmelo is one of the 20 municipalities of the state of Trujillo, Venezuela. The municipality occupies an area of 386 km2 with a population of 16,174 inhabitants according to the 2011 census.
Monte Carmelo Municipality
Municipio Monte Carmelo | |
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Municipality | |
![]() The office of the Telegrafos federales in the town of Monte Carmelo. | |
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![]() Location in Trujillo | |
![]() ![]() Monte Carmelo Municipality Location in Venezuela | |
Coordinates: 9°11′15″N 70°48′47″W | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Trujillo |
Founded | 1675 |
Municipal seat | Monte Carmelo |
Government | |
• Mayor | José Miguel García (PSUV) |
Area | |
• Total | 386 km2 (149 sq mi) |
Elevation | 940 m (3,080 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 16,174[1] |
Time zone | UTC−4 (VET) |
The municipality consists of the following three parishes:
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