Aragua

Aragua State (Spanish: Estado Aragua, IPA: [esˈtaðo aˈɾaɣwa]) is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. It is located in the north-central region of Venezuela. It has plains and jungles and Caribbean beaches. The most popular are Cata and Choroni. It has Venezuela's first national park which is called Henri Pittier. The capital is Maracay, other important cities include Turmero and El Limón.

Aragua
State of Venezuela
Aragua State
Estado Aragua (Spanish)
Motto(s): 
God, Fatherland, and Aragua
Anthem: "Himno del Estado Aragua"
Location within Venezuela
CountryVenezuela
Created1899
CapitalMaracay
Government
  BodyLegislative Council
  GovernorKarina Carpio (PSUV) (2021)
  Assembly delegation9
Area
  Total7,014 km2 (2,708 sq mi)
  Rank20th
 0.76% of Venezuela
Population
 (2011)
  Total1,630,308
  Rank6th
 6.28% of Venezuela
Time zoneUTC−4 (VET)
ISO 3166 codeVE-D
Emblematic treeSamán (Pithecellobium saman)
HDI (2019)0.738
high · 3rd
Websitewww.aragua.gob.ve

Aragua State covers a total surface area of 7,014 km2 (2,708 sq mi) and, based on the 2011 census information, the estimated population of Aragua State in 2012 is 1,630,308 inhabitants.

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