Guatire
Guatire is a city in Miranda, Venezuela. In 2006, its population has been estimated at 200,417. Today, Guatire has virtually merged with its neighbour, Guarenas forming the Guarenas-Guatire conurbation.
Guatire | |
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| Nickname: Villa Heroica | |
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| Coordinates: 10°28′18″N 66°32′26″W | |
| Country |  Venezuela |
| State | Miranda |
| Municipality | Zamora Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 214 km2 (83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 328 m (1,076 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 200,417 |
| Demonym | Guatireño/a |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
| Area code | 0212 |
| Climate | Aw |
| Website | zamora-miranda.gov.ve |
Located in Miranda State, and becoming part of "La gran Caracas" (Greater Caracas) because it is near Caracas (Venezuela's Capital). San Pedro
Notable people
- Francisco Álvarez (born 2001), professional baseball catcher for the New York Mets[1]
- Rómulo Betancourt (1908–1981), known as "The Father of Venezuelan Democracy", 47th and 54th President of Venezuela
- Sara Bendahan (1906–1946), a physician and the first Venezuelan woman to complete her medical degree in that country
- Leandro Cedeño (born 1998), baseball player
- Miguel Pérez (born 1983), former professional baseball catcher for the Cincinnati Reds.
- Régulo Rico (1877-1960), musician, conductor, composer, educator
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