Sabaneta | |
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town | |
Coordinates: 8°45′8″N 69°55′57″W / 8.75222°N 69.93250°W | |
Country | Venezuela |
State | Barinas |
Municipality | Alberto Arvelo Torrealba Municipality |
Government | |
• Mayor | Anibal José Chávez Frías |
Population (1990) | |
• Total | 2,490 |
Time zone | VST (UTC-4:30) |
Area code(s) | 0273 |
Climate | Aw |
Sabaneta is a town in Venezuela's Barinas State. It is the birthplace of the late President of Venezuela Hugo Chávez. Sabaneta is the capital of Alberto Arvelo Torrealba Municipality in Barinas. The town was founded by Juan de Alhama in 1787. The principal industry is sugar production.