Municipio Mora, Administrative municipality in Carabobo, Venezuela
Municipio Mora is an administrative division in Carabobo, Venezuela, comprising urban centers and industrial zones throughout the region. The territory includes varied landscapes and multiple settlements organized under municipal government with an elected mayor and council.
The area gained importance in 1936 when Morón, its capital, served as the starting point for Venezuela's first national antimalarial campaign using DDT treatments. This medical initiative marked a turning point in disease control efforts throughout the region.
The locality serves as a commercial hub where residents gather for shopping and daily trade in local markets and businesses. Radio stations provide a primary source of news and entertainment, helping connect the community through shared programs and announcements.
The area is administered by an elected mayor and municipal council that manage public services for the local population. Visitors should know this functions as an administrative and industrial center where major manufacturing operations shape the daily economy.
The locality contains the Pequiven petrochemical complex and El Palito refinery, two of the nation's largest industrial facilities. These plants make the area a central hub for Venezuela's energy production and chemical processing operations.
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