Tariba
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Coordinates: 7 ° 46 ′ N , 72 ° 14 ′ W Táriba on the map of Táchira
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| Country | Venezuela | |
| State | Tachira | |
| City foundation | 1602 | |
| Residents | 128,590 | |
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| height | 860 m | |
| Waters | Gate flow | |
| Post Code | 5001 | |
| Time zone | UTC -4: 30 | |
| City Presidency | Maryury Pernía | |
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Táriba is a Venezuelan city, the administrative seat of the Municipio Cárdenas, in the state of Táchira .
It was founded in 1602 by Alfonso Pérez de Tolosa , even if it has been a meeting place for encomenderos since the mid-16th century. The most important church is the Maria Trost basilica . José Rincón Bonilla (1915–1984), auxiliary bishop in Caracas, was born in Táriba.