Candelaria Municipality, Trujillo

Candelaria is one of the 20 municipalities of the state of Trujillo, Venezuela. The municipality occupies an area of 411 km2 with a population of 27,811 inhabitants according to the 2011 census.

Candelaria Municipality
Municipio Candelaria
Flag of Candelaria Municipality
Official seal of Candelaria Municipality
Location in Trujillo
Location in Trujillo
Candelaria Municipality is located in Venezuela
Candelaria Municipality
Candelaria Municipality
Location in Venezuela
Coordinates: 9°37′05″N 70°21′26″W
Country Venezuela
StateTrujillo
Established6 August 1988
Municipal seatChejendé
Government
  MayorCarmen Elena Benítez (PSUV)
Area
  Total411 km2 (159 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total27,811[1]
Time zoneUTC−4 (VET)

Parishes

The municipality consists of the following seven parishes, with their capitals listed in parentheses:

  • Arnoldo Gabaldón (Minas)
  • Bolivia (Bolivia)
  • Carrillo (Torococo)
  • Cegarra (Mitón)
  • Chejendé (Chejendé)
  • Manuel Salvador Ulloa (Sabana Grande)
  • San José (Las Llanadas)

References

  1. "Resultados por entidad federal y municipios del Estado Trujillo" (PDF). Censo nacional de población y vivienda 2011. INE. December 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
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