Mérida, Mérida
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Santiago de los Caballeros de Mérida is the capital of the Libertador Municipality and the state of Mérida in Venezuela. Founded in 1558 by Juan Rodríguez Suárez, it is a major student and tourist hub nestled in the Chama River valley. The city features the world's highest and longest cable car.
Statistics
Area
25.00 km²
Population
248,192