Apure

Apure is an administrative region in southwestern Venezuela that borders Colombia. The territory lies in a wide plain that reaches the Orinoco River and is crossed by scattered waterways.

The region separated from Barinas province in 1856. It later joined Guayana temporarily before receiving its final self-governance in 1899.

People here call themselves llaneros and live close to the grasslands. Their music and riding traditions shape daily life and celebrations in the smaller towns.

The capital San Fernando de Apure can be reached by road during the dry season. Many routes become impassable or flooded during the rains, so plan your travel timing carefully.

The yearly flooding forces cattle farmers to move their animals. They drive the herds toward higher pastures that remain dry while the plain fills with water.

Location: Venezuela

Inception: 1909

Capital city: San Fernando de Apure

Elevation above the sea: 74 m

Reference: AP

Shares border with: Táchira, Barinas State, Guárico, Bolívar, Vichada Department, Arauca Department, Boyacá Department, Norte de Santander Department

Website: http://apure.gob.ve

GPS coordinates: 7.13333,-69.00000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:23