Zaraza, Guárico

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Zaraza, Guárico
City
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Nickname(s):  La Atenas del Guarico (Athens of Guarico)
Zaraza, Guárico
Coordinates: 09°20′22″N 65°19′00″W / 9.33944°N 65.31667°W / 9.33944; -65.31667Coordinates: 09°20′22″N 65°19′00″W / 9.33944°N 65.31667°W / 9.33944; -65.31667
Country	Venezuela
State	Guárico
Municipality	Pedro Zaraza
Founded	April 22, 1646
Area
• Total	2,475 km2 (956 sq mi)
Elevation	500 m (1,600 ft)
Population
• Total	138,642
• Density	56/km2 (150/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Zaraceno/a
Time zone	UTC-4:30 (UTC)
postal code	2332
area code	0238
Climate	Aw

Zaraza is a Venezuelan city and the capital of Pedro Zaraza Municipality, located in eastern Guárico in the region of Los Llanos. It is named after a Venezuelan soldier who fought with Gregor MacGregor.

Zaraza is one of the major cities of Guárico State, along with Calabozo, Valle de la Pascua, and San Juan de los Morros.

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