Valencia (municipality)
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| Basic data | |
| Country | Venezuela |
| State | Carabobo |
| Seat | Valencia (Venezuela) |
| surface | 623 km² |
| Residents | 839,926 (2010) |
| density | 1348 inhabitants per km² |
| ISO 3166-2 | VE-G |
| politics | |
| Alcalde | Edgardo Parra |
| Political party | PSUV |
Coordinates: 10 ° 10 ′ N , 68 ° 0 ′ W
The municipality ( municipio ) is the most populous district in the state of Carabobo . The city of Valencia covers more than half of the district. There are agricultural regions in the south, but these are quickly being replaced by slums.
economy
Valencia is one of the most important industrial cities in Venezuela. Ford and several major food industries have centers here.
Attractions
- Valencia Aquarium
- Plaza de toros Monumental de Valencia