Sotillo Municipality, Monagas

Sotillo is one of the 13 municipalities of the state of Monagas, Venezuela. The municipality's capital is Barrancas del Orinoco.

Sotillo Municipality
Municipio Sotillo
Municipality
Location in Monagas
Location in Monagas
Map showing the location of Sotillo Municipality within Venezuela
Map showing the location of Sotillo Municipality within Venezuela
Sotillo Municipality
Location in Venezuela
Coordinates: 8°38′15″N 62°23′29″W
Country Venezuela
StateMonagas
Founded1732
Municipal seatBarrancas del Orinoco
Government
 • MayorFrancisco Rascanelli (PSUV)
Area
 • Total1,709.7 km2 (660.1 sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−4 (VET)

Geography

The municipality has an area of 1,939 km2.

Economy

The economy is based in farm, raising, fishing and the oil industry.

Culture

Cuisine

Something typical in the municipality is the Coporo stew or in coconut, the coporo is a river fish. As an important drink of the municipality and the south of Monagas, is the Ron con ponsigué, is an alcoholic beverage.

Government

Mayors
  • José Berroteran. (2008—2013). PSUV.
  • Francisco Rascanelli. (2004—2008), (2013—2017). PSUV.

References


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