Ureña, Táchira

Ureña is a city and the shire town of Pedro María Ureña Municipality, Táchira in Venezuela. It is located on the border with Colombia. The city was founded by Pedro María Ureña,[2] having been elevated to the category of parish by means of the provincial law of December 4, 1851.[3]

Ureña
Ureña
Coordinates: 7°55′6″N 72°26′48″W
Country Venezuela
StateTáchira
MunicipalityPedro María Ureña Municipality
Area
  Total114 km2 (44 sq mi)
Elevation
310 m (1,020 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
  Total37,932
  Density330/km2 (860/sq mi)

References

  1. Ureña - Estado Táchira (información). Pueblos2.0. Consultado el 23 de julio de 2013.
  2. Gobierno Bolívariano - Pedro María Ureña. Consultado el 23 de julio de 2013.
  3. Actos acordados por la h. diputación provincial del Táchira, Venezuela. Consultado el 23 de julio de 2013.


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