Turmero

Turmero is a city in the state of Aragua in northern Venezuela. It is the capital of Santiago Mariño Municipality.

Turmero

Villa de Nuestra Señora de Candelaria de Turmero
Part of Turmero
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Turmero
Coordinates: 10°13′42″N 67°28′21″W
CountryVenezuela
StateAragua
CountiesMariño
Founded27 November 1620
Government
  MayorAlberto Mora (2013 – in office)
Area
  Total36.28 km2 (14.01 sq mi)
Elevation
446 m (1,463 ft)
Population
 (2001)
  Total51,235
  Density1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi)
  Demonym
Turmereno(-a)
Postal code
2115
Area code(s)+58 244
ClimateAw
Websitesantiagomarino-aragua.gov.ve

The city was officially established on 27 November 1620 with the founding of a church, Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, in an existing village.

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