Cojedes (state)
Cojedes State (Spanish: Estado Cojedes, IPA: [esˈtaðo koˈxeðes]) is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. The state capital is San Carlos.
Cojedes | |
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State | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Motto(s): Ad sum English: I am here | |
| Anthem: Himno del Estado Cojedes | |
Location within Venezuela | |
| Coordinates: 9.36°N 68.32°W | |
| Country | Venezuela |
| Created | 1864 |
| Capital | San Carlos |
| Government | |
| • Body | Legislative Council |
| • Governor | Margaud Godoy (2017–2021) |
| • Assembly delegation | 4 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14,800 km2 (5,700 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 13th |
| 1.62% of Venezuela | |
| Population (2011 census) | |
| • Total | 323,165 |
| • Rank | 22nd |
| 1.14% of Venezuela | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (VET) |
| ISO 3166 code | VE-H |
| Emblematic tree | Apamate (Tabebuia rosea) |
| HDI (2019) | 0.688 medium · 17th of 24 |
| Website | www |
Cojedes State covers a total surface area of 14,800 km2 (5,700 sq mi) and, in 2011, had a census population of 323,165.
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