Municipio Libertador, Administrative division in Caracas, Venezuela
Municipio Libertador is an administrative division in Caracas that encompasses multiple city neighborhoods and districts. The municipality serves as the core of the capital and houses numerous public buildings and government centers that shape daily urban life.
The municipality was established in 1901 as an administrative unit in the Federal District and took its current form following the 1999 constitutional reform. This restructuring fundamentally changed how the capital was governed and organized.
The municipality houses major Venezuelan institutions, including the Central Bank of Venezuela and numerous governmental departments across its urban landscape.
The municipal administration offices are located in the downtown area and serve as the primary hub for public services. Visitors should note that many government buildings have limited public access during certain hours.
The municipality represents just 0.22 percent of Venezuela's territory but contains half of Caracas's total population, with a density of 4,816 people per square kilometer.
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