Parapara (Venezuela)
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Coordinates: 9 ° 23 ′ N , 67 ° 17 ′ W Parapara on the map of Guárico
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| Country | Venezuela | |
| State | Guárico | |
| Municipio | Juan Germán Roscio | |
| City foundation | 1660 | |
| Residents | 3350 | |
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| Post Code | 2301 | |
| Time zone | UTC -4: 30 | |
| City Presidency | Gustavo Méndez ( PSUV ) | |
Parapara is a village in northeast Guárico , Venezuela . The population is about 3,350 people. The Parapara River is nearby.
history
Parapara was founded in 1660, making it the oldest Spanish settlement in Guárico. Former President Joaquín Crespo grew up in this village.
location
- 9 ° 23'3 "N.
- 67 ° 17'14 "E
Culture
Parapara has a library, the Joaquín Crespo Library, and a cultural center, the Casa de la Cultura Félix Manuel Belisario.
Paraparas Church, the Anthony of Padua Church, is the oldest church in Guárico state.