Miranda (state)
| Miranda | ||
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| State of Venezuela | ||
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| Anthem: Himno del Estado Miranda | ||
 Location within Venezuela |
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| Coordinates: 10°17′N 66°20′W / 10.28°N 66.33°WCoordinates: 10°17′N 66°20′W / 10.28°N 66.33°W | ||
| Country | Venezuela | |
| Created | 1909 | |
| Capital | Los Teques | |
| Government | ||
| • Governor | Henrique Capriles Radonski (2012–2016) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7,950 km2 (3,070 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | 17th | |
| 0.87% of Venezuela | ||
| Population (2016 ) | ||
| • Total | 3,194,390 | |
| • Rank | 2nd | |
| • Density | 400/km2 (1,000/sq mi) | |
| 10.36% of Venezuela | ||
| Time zone | UTC-04:30 | |
| ISO 3166 code | VE-M | |
| Emblematic tree | Roso blanco (Brownea leucantha) | |
| Website | www |
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Miranda State (Spanish: Estado Miranda, IPA: [esˈtaðo miˈɾanda]) is one of the 23 states (estados) of Venezuela and the second most populous after Zulia State. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 2,675,165 residents. It also has the greatest Human Development Index in Venezuela, according to the Venezuelan National Institute of Statistics (Instituto Nacional de Estadistica, Caracas). The most recent population estimate was 3,194,390 in mid-2016.
Miranda is an important center for political, economic, cultural and commercial activities. The state is administered by a governor, and is sub-divided into 21 municipalities, each under a mayor.
Miranda State covers a total surface area of 7,950 km².
Miranda State is sub-divided into 21 municipalities, given below with their administrative centres, areas and populations:
Dawn at Puerto Encantado, Higuerote.
Virgen Las Mercedes, San José de Barlovento.
La Llovizna Falls, Guatire
According to the 2011 Census, the racial composition of the population was:
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