San Carlos, Cojedes
San Carlos (Spanish pronunciation: [saŋ ˈkaɾlos]) is the capital of the Venezuelan state of Cojedes. This city is also the shire town of the San Carlos Municipality and, according to the 2001 Venezuelan census, the municipality has a population of 83,957.[1]
History
Father Capuchino Fray Pedro de Berja founded the city of San Carlos de Austria on April 27, 1678.[2]
Demographics
The San Carlos Municipality, according to the 2001 Venezuelan census, has a population of 83,957 (up from 62,140 in 1990). This amounts to 33.2% of Cojedes's population.[1]
Government
San Carlos is the shire town of the San Carlos Municipality in Cojedes. The mayor of the San Carlos Municipality is Dr. José Jesús Betancourt Sanoja, reelected in 2004 with 52% of the vote.[3] The last municipal election was held in October 2004.
Sites of interest
Historical sites
- La Blanquera, a historical colonial-baroque style house founded by a wealthy family of Conquistadores in the 18th century
- Catedral de San Carlos
- Iglesia Santo Domingo
- Iglesia San Juan Bautista
Squares and parks
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