Cantaura (Spanish pronunciation: [kanˈtawɾa]) is a city in the state of Anzoátegui, Venezuela. It is the capital of Pedro María Freites Municipality.

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Cantaura
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Cantaura
Coordinates: 9°18′40″N 64°21′34″W
Country	Venezuela
State	Anzoátegui
Municipality	Pedro María Freites Municipality
Founded	August 20, 1740 (1740-08-20)[1]
Elevation	261 m (856 ft)
Population
• Total	42,000
• Demonym	Cantaurense
Time zone	UTC−4 (VET)
Postal code	6007
Area code(s)	0282
Climate	Aw
Website	www.alcaldiadefreites.gov.ve

History

Cantaura, was founded previously under its old name Chamariapa on August 20, 1740, by Fray Fernando Jiménez, Franciscan missionary.[1][2]

See also

• Cantaura Massacre

References

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[ru] Кантаура