Coro, Venezuela
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Coro is the capital of Falcón State and the second oldest city in Venezuela. It was founded in 1527 by Juan de Ampíes and served as the first capital of the Spanish Captaincy General of Venezuela. The city is situated on a coastal plain near the Paraguaná Peninsula.
Statistics
Area
66.80 km²
Population
265,569