Turmero
Turmero is a city in the state of Aragua in northern Venezuela. It is the capital of Santiago Mariño Municipality.
Turmero
Villa de Nuestra Señora de Candelaria de Turmero | |
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Part of Turmero | |
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Flag Seal | |
Turmero | |
| Coordinates: 10°13′42″N 67°28′21″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) |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (VET) |
| Postal code | 2115 |
| Area code | +58 244 |
| Climate | Aw |
| Website | santiagomarino-aragua.gov.ve |
The city was officially established on 27 November 1620 with the founding of a church, Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, in an existing village.
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