Ureña, Táchira

Coordinates: 7°55′6″N 72°26′48″W / 7.91833°N 72.44667°W / 7.91833; -72.44667
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Ureña
Ureña is located in Venezuela
Ureña
Ureña
Coordinates: 7°55′6″N 72°26′48″W / 7.91833°N 72.44667°W / 7.91833; -72.44667
Country Venezuela
StateTáchira
MunicipalityPedro María Ureña Municipality
Area
 • Total114 km2 (44 sq mi)
Elevation
310 m (1,020 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total37,932
 • Density330/km2 (860/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−4 (VET)

Ureña is a city and the shire town of Pedro María Ureña Municipality, Táchira in Venezuela. It is located on the border with Colombia. The city was founded by Pedro María Ureña,[2] having been elevated to the category of parish by means of the provincial law of December 4, 1851.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Ureña - Estado Táchira (información). Pueblos2.0. Consultado el 23 de julio de 2013.
  2. ^ Gobierno Bolívariano - Pedro María Ureña. Consultado el 23 de julio de 2013.
  3. ^ Actos acordados por la h. diputación provincial del Táchira, Venezuela. Consultado el 23 de julio de 2013.