Vargas state, Administrative state on Caribbean coast, Venezuela
Vargas state extends along the Venezuelan Caribbean coast, featuring a combination of seaside settlements and mountainous areas bordering the Avila National Park.
The territory became Venezuela's 23rd state in 1998 through administrative restructuring, separating from the Federal District to establish independent governance.
The population combines indigenous, African, and Spanish influences, evident in local festivities such as the Dancing Devils of Naiguatá celebrations.
The state contains Simon Bolivar International Airport, Venezuela's main air transportation hub, connecting the region with international destinations.
December 1999 brought substantial changes to the region when intense rainfall caused landslides that modified the coastal geography and infrastructure.
Location: Venezuela
Inception: 1589
Capital city: La Guaira
Elevation above the sea: 1,110 m
Shares border with: Aragua, Miranda, Capital District
Website: http://estadovargas.gov.ve
GPS coordinates: 10.56667,-66.86667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:49
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