| Biruaca | |
|---|---|
| — Municipality — | |
| Municipio Biruaca | |
| Location in Apure | |
| Country | Venezuela |
| State | Apure |
| Shiretown | Biruaca |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Daniel Blanco (PSUV) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,281 km2 (494.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 54,233 |
| • Density | 42.3/km2 (109.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | VST (UTC-4:30) |
| Area code(s) | 0247 |
| Website | Official website |
The Biruaca Municipality is one of the seven municipalities (municipios) that makes up the Venezuelan state of Apure and, according to a 2007 population estimate by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 54,233.[1] The town of Biruaca is the shire town of the Biruaca Municipality.[2]
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The Biruaca Municipality, according to a 2007 population estimate by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, has a population of 54,233 (up from 45,180 in 2000). This amounts to 11.4% of the state's population.[3] The municipality's population density is 42.34 inhabitants per square kilometre (109.7 /sq mi).[4]
The mayor of the Biruaca Municipality is Daniel Blanco, re-elected November 23, 2008 with 38% of the vote.[5] The municipality contains one parish; Urbana Biruaca.[2]