Apure

The state extends across 76,500 square kilometers of plains called los Llanos, where rivers and wetlands support extensive cattle ranching operations.

The territory gained independence from Barinas province in 1856, temporarily merged with Guayana in 1881, and received final autonomy status in 1899.

The regional identity centers on llaneros, traditional Venezuelan cowboys who maintain cattle ranching practices and contribute to local music traditions.

San Fernando de Apure, the state capital, connects to major Venezuelan cities through highways that function primarily during the dry season.

The annual flood cycle transforms the landscape, forcing cattle herders to migrate their livestock toward the Orinoco River during dry periods.

Location: Venezuela

Inception: 1909

Capital city: San Fernando de Apure

Elevation above the sea: 74 m

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: May 28, 2025 18:16