Simón Rodríguez Municipality, Táchira

Simón Rodríguez Municipality is one of the twenty-nine municipalities that composes the Táchira state in the Andes of Venezuela. Its capital is San Simón town. It has an extension of 69 km2, according to estimations of National Institute of Statistic of Venezuela (NSI) its population for the year 2007 is of 3,000 inhabitants.

Simón Rodríguez Municipality
Municipio Simón Rodríguez
Municipality
Flag of Simón Rodríguez Municipality
Flag
Official seal of Simón Rodríguez Municipality
Seal
Location in Táchira
Location in Táchira
Map showing the location of Simón Rodríguez Municipality within Venezuela
Map showing the location of Simón Rodríguez Municipality within Venezuela
Simón Rodríguez Municipality
Location in Venezuela
Coordinates: 8°20′59″N 71°51′16″W
Country Venezuela
StateTáchira
Municipal seatSan Simón
Area
 • Total69 km2 (27 sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−4 (VET)
WebsiteOfficial website

History

Its foundation dates from the year 1870 as the Valley of the Yeguines and Buruquias and was created as an autonomous municipality in the year of 1995.

Political and territorial division

Simón Rodríguez municipality have one parish denominated San Simón.

Limits

Limits to the north with the municipality of Samuel Darío Maldonado, to the south with Merida state, to the east with the Merida state and to the west with the municipality of Jáuregui.

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