Araira

Araira is a town in the state of Miranda, Venezuela. A town west of Guatire. The city is 52 kilometers (32 miles) from Caracas.

Araira
Skyline of the town
Skyline of the town
Flag of Araira
Official seal of Araira
Araira is located in Venezuela
Araira
Araira
Coordinates: 10°27′09″N 66°29′06″W
CountryVenezuelaVenezuela
StateMiranda
MunicipalityZamora Municipality
Area
  Total5 km2 (2 sq mi)
Elevation
346 m (1,135 ft)
Population
 (2001)
  Total25,000
  Demonym
araireño/a
Time zoneVST
Postal code
1221
Area code0212
ClimateAw

History

The city was founded in 1864. It already existed as a populated nucleus since the mid -seventeenth century.


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