Cantaura

Cantaura (Spanish pronunciation: [kanˈtawɾa]) is a city in the state of Anzoátegui, Venezuela. It is the capital of Pedro María Freites Municipality.

Cantaura
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Cantaura
Coordinates: 9°18′40″N 64°21′34″W
Country Venezuela
StateAnzoátegui
MunicipalityPedro María Freites Municipality
FoundedAugust 20, 1740 (1740-08-20)[1]
Elevation
261 m (856 ft)
Population
  Total42,000
  Demonym
Cantaurense
Time zoneVST
Postal code
6007
Area code(s)0282
ClimateAw
Websitewww.alcaldiadefreites.gov.ve

History

Cantaura, was founded previously under its old name Chamariapa on August 20, 1740 by Fray Fernando Jiménez, Franciscan missionary.[1][2]

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