Yaritagua

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Yaritagua

Name

Yaritagua

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Yaritagua serves as the capital of the Peña Municipality within Venezuela's Yaracuy state. Founded in 1699 by Nicolas Eugenio de Ponte during Spanish colonization, it showcases colonial architecture. Known as the 'Sweet City of Yaracuy', it's historically linked to sugar cane production.

Statistics

Area

510.00 km²

Population

140,256

Location