Mérida, Mérida

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Mérida, Mérida

Name

Mérida, Mérida

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

Location