Barcelona, Administrative center in Municipio Simón Bolívar, Venezuela
Barcelona extends along the west bank of the Neverí River, forming part of a significant industrial complex that includes Guanta and Puerto La Cruz.
The city originated in 1671 when two settlements, Cristobal de Cumanagoto and Cerro Nuevo, merged to create a new urban center named after Barcelona, Spain.
The San Cristóbal Cathedral and Cajigal Theater stand as principal architectural elements in Barcelona's central district, representing Venezuelan religious and performing arts traditions.
The Barcelona Gap geographical formation allows direct access from the Caribbean Sea to the interior plains, making the city a central transportation hub for the region.
The city functions as a primary dispatch point for cattle and coffee products while maintaining substantial connections to Venezuela's coastal oil operations.
Location: Municipio Simón Bolívar
Inception: 1638
Elevation above the sea: 8 m
Website: http://alcaldiasimonbolivar.gob.ve
GPS coordinates: 10.13260,-64.68196
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:35
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