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Yaracuy Venezuela Map

by Vishal Kumar

Yaracuy is the north western stare of Venezuela. This Venezuelan state is bound by Lara in the west, Cojedes in the south, Carabodo in the east and Falcon in the north.…


Yaracuy Map

Yaracuy is the north western stare of Venezuela. This Venezuelan state is bound by Lara in the west, Cojedes in the south, Carabodo in the east and Falcon in the north. The Yaracuy river runs through this state to form a fertile valley. Yaracuy state in Venezuela stretches over an area of around 7,100 sq. km.

San Felipe the state capital was founded in 1729 and rebuilt in 1812 following a violent earthquake. The other important cities of this state are Aroa, Chivacoa, Nirgua, and Yaritagua. The population of Yaracuy state is almost 500,000.

Yaracuy climate and vegetation

Alike most of Venezuela, Yaracuy in Venezuela has a tropical climate characterized by dry and rainy seasons. The dry season extends from November to March/April, while the wet season lasts from April to October.

The vegetation of consists of cedars, apamates, jabillos, samanes, bucares and so on. The border area with Lara in the west consists of tunas, teasels and cujies.

Yaracuy economic activities

Agriculture is the main occupation of the inhabitants. Sweet potatoes, avocados are the main food crops grown in this state. The cash crops comprise peanuts, sugarcane, and palms. Alcoholic beverages, coffee and cardboard manufacturing are the main industries of this state. Yaracuy is rich in minerals. Copper, gold, aluminum, platinum, and lead are mined in this Venezuelan state.

Yaracuy attractions

The relief of Yaracuy is the greatest attraction of this state. The topography is varied with mountains, river valleys, and fertile plains. Western, Tiger, Pitiguao or Letreros, Paraguito, and Redoma are some of the famous mountains in this state. The Yaracuy and Aroa rivers form the river valleys and fertile plains that extend up to the Caribbean Sea coast.

Accommodation in Yaracuy is available in hotels and rented apartments in the important cities of this state. In rural areas a traveler can put up in lodges or village huts which are given out on rents.

Municipalities of Yaracuy State (Estado)

Municipality Capital Population Area(km.²)
Arístides Bastidas San Pablo 16,839 74
Bolívar Aroa 25,926 1,087
Bruzual Chivacoa 59,059 417
Cocorote Cocorote 35,668 135
Independencia Independencia 46,191 98
José Antonio Páez Sabana de Parra 15,101 135
La Trinidad Boraure 13,258 62
Manuel Monge Yumare 10,600 474
Nirgua Nirgua 51,267 2,274
Peña Yaritagua 81,518 510
San Felipe San Felipe 86,169 472
Sucre Guama 15,974 133
Urachiche Urachiche 18,210 170
Veroes Farriar 23,269 1,059

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