Charallave

Charallave is a city in the state of Miranda, Venezuela, and part of Miranda's Valles del Tuy region. It is the capital of Cristóbal Rojas Municipality. The name derives from the local Charavares indigenous people found at the time the city was founded.

Charallave
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Charallave
Coordinates: 10°14′35″N 66°51′44″W
CountryVenezuela
StateMiranda
MunicipalityCristóbal Rojas Municipality
Founded1681
Elevation
315 m (1,033 ft)
Population
 (2001)
  Total129,214
  Demonym
Charallavenses
Time zoneVST
Postal code
1210
Area code(s)0239
ClimateAw
Websitewww.charallave.gov.ve

The city is connected to Caracas' public transport system via two train stations, Charallave Norte (Generalísimo Francisco de Miranda) and Charallave Sur (Don Simon Rodríguez).


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