Cantaura
Cantaura (Spanish pronunciation: [kanˈtawɾa]) is a city in the state of Anzoátegui, Venezuela. It is the capital of Pedro María Freites Municipality.
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| Coordinates: 9°18′40″N 64°21′34″W | |
| Country |  |
| State | Anzoátegui |
| Municipality | Pedro María Freites Municipality |
| Founded | August 20, 1740[1] |
| Elevation | 261 m (856 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 42,000 |
| • Demonym | Cantaurense |
| Time zone | VST |
| Postal code | 6007 |
| Area code(s) | 0282 |
| Climate | Aw |
| Website | www |
History
Cantaura, was founded previously under its old name Chamariapa on August 20, 1740 by Fray Fernando Jiménez, Franciscan missionary.[1][2]
See also
- Cantaura Massacre
References
- En 1740 se fundó la ciudad de Cantaura
- Fernando Jiménez, Real Academia de la Historia
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