Zaraza is a Venezuelan city and the capital of Pedro Zaraza Municipality, located in eastern Guárico in the region of Los Llanos. It is named after a Venezuelan soldier who fought with Gregor MacGregor.
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Zaraza, Guárico | |
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Nickname(s): La Atenas del Guarico (Athens of Guarico) | |
![]() ![]() Zaraza, Guárico | |
Coordinates: 09°20′22″N 65°19′00″W | |
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State | Guárico |
Municipality | Pedro Zaraza |
Founded | April 22, 1646 |
Area | |
• Total | 2,475 km2 (956 sq mi) |
Elevation | 500 m (1,600 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 138,642 |
• Density | 56/km2 (150/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Zaraceno/a |
Time zone | UTC-4:30 (UTC) |
postal code | 2332 |
area code | 0238 |
Climate | Aw |
Zaraza is one of the major cities of Guárico State, along with Calabozo, Valle de la Pascua, and San Juan de los Morros.
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