Barinas State, State region in western Venezuela
Barinas State spans 35,200 square kilometers at the foot of the Cordillera de Mérida, featuring extensive plains and a network of rivers.
The region was first explored by Georg von Speyer and Nikolaus Federmann in 1534, leading to the establishment of settlements during Spanish colonization.
The name Barinas derives from the Varinas indigenous people who inhabited the territory before European colonization began in the sixteenth century.
The state contains thirteen municipalities and maintains agricultural production of corn, coffee, rice, and bananas while supporting substantial cattle operations.
The abundance of waterways flowing through Barinas State has earned it recognition as the capital of rivers in Venezuela.
Location: Venezuela
Inception: 1955
Capital city: Barinas
Elevation above the sea: 107 m
Shares border with: Táchira, Mérida, Trujillo, Portuguesa, Cojedes, Guárico, Apure
Website: http://barinas.gob.ve
GPS coordinates: 8.13333,-69.41667
Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:40
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