Turmero Villa de Nuestra Señora de Candelaria de Turmero |
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Coordinates: 10°13′42″N 67°28′21″W / 10.22833°N 67.47250°WCoordinates: 10°13′42″N 67°28′21″W / 10.22833°N 67.47250°W | |||
Country | Venezuela | ||
State | Aragua | ||
Counties | Mariño | ||
Founded | 27 November 1620 | ||
Government | |||
• Mayor | Alberto Mora (2013 – in office) | ||
Area | |||
• Total | 36.28 km2 (14.01 sq mi) | ||
Elevation | 446 m (1,463 ft) | ||
Population (2001) | |||
• Total | 51,235 | ||
• Density | 1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi) | ||
• Demonym | Turmereno(-a) | ||
Postal code | 2115 | ||
Area code(s) | +58 244 | ||
Climate | Aw | ||
Website | santiagomarino-aragua.gov.ve |
Turmero is a city in the state of Aragua in northern Venezuela. It is the capital of Santiago Mariño Municipality.
The city was officially established on 27 November 1620 with the founding of a church, Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, in an existing village.