Turmero
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Coordinates: 10 ° 14 ′ N , 67 ° 28 ′ W Turmero on the map of Aragua
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| Basic data | ||
| Country | Venezuela | |
| State | Aragua | |
| City foundation | 11/27/1620 | |
| Residents | 52.208 | |
| Detailed data | ||
| surface | 1930 km 2 | |
| Population density | 27 inhabitants / km 2 | |
| height | 900 m | |
| Post Code | 2115 | |
| prefix | (+58) 244 | |
| Time zone | UTC -4: 30 | |
| City Presidency | Tibisay Guevara (PSUV, 2008–2012) | |
Turmero is a city in the state of Aragua in the north of the South American country Venezuela .
The city has about 52,000 inhabitants, was founded in 1620 and is the capital of the district ( municipality ) Santiago Mariño .
geography
The city is 40 km south of the Caribbean coast , 20 km east of Lake Valencia . Maracay is 10 km to the west .
Town twinning
- Maracay , Venezuela
- Cagua , Venezuela
- Calabozo , Venezuela
- San Juan de los Morros , Venezuela
- La Victoria , Venezuela
- Coro , Venezuela
Sons and daughters
- Enrique José Parravano Marino (* 1955), Catholic clergyman , auxiliary bishop in Caracas
