Municipio Heres

Municipio Heres is an administrative division in Bolívar State, Venezuela, stretching along the Orinoco River and connecting urban areas with rural territories. The region includes several parishes, from the main city to scattered settlements across the landscape.

This area takes its name from Tomás de Heres, a military figure involved in Venezuela's independence struggle during the early 19th century. The region developed as an administrative center in the eastern part of the country.

The towns and settlements here reflect different ways of living, from busy urban areas to quiet rural communities. Local people have shaped this region through their traditions and daily connection to the river.

Access to the region is made easy by an airport near the administrative center, offering connections to other parts of the country. Visitors should expect a mixed area with both urban and rural sections, so infrastructure varies depending on where you go.

The Orinoco River plays a central role in daily life here and serves as a natural boundary for the administrative area. This location has made it an important transportation hub and continues to shape economic activities and trade today.

Location: Bolívar

Capital city: Ciudad Bolívar

GPS coordinates: 7.91194,-63.63583

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:08