Rómulo Gallegos Municipality, Apure
In today's world, Rómulo Gallegos Municipality, Apure is a topic that has captured the attention of many people in various areas of interest. From politics to science, through entertainment and technology, Rómulo Gallegos Municipality, Apure has positioned itself as a point of discussion and debate in society. With an impact on people's daily lives, this topic has sparked growing interest in understanding its long-term implications and consequences. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Rómulo Gallegos Municipality, Apure, from its origin to its influence on popular culture, in order to provide a comprehensive overview of this fascinating topic.
Rómulo Gallegos Municipality
Municipio Rómulo Gallegos | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Flag  Seal | |
 Location in Apure | |
.svg)  Rómulo Gallegos Municipality Location in Venezuela | |
| Coordinates: 6°49′42″N 69°26′31″W / 6.8283°N 69.4419°W | |
| Country |  Venezuela |
| State | Apure |
| Municipal seat | Elorza |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jesus Leopoldo Estrada Moreno (PSUV) |
| Area | |
• Total | 11,764.4 km2 (4,542.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 24,418 |
| • Density | 2.1/km2 (5.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (VET) |
| Area code(s) | 0240 |
| Website | Official website |
The Rómulo Gallegos Municipality is one of the seven municipalities (municipios) that makes up the Venezuelan state of Apure and, according to the 2011 census by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 24,418.[1] The town of Elorza is the shire town of the Rómulo Gallegos Municipality.[2]
Name
The municipality is one of a number in Venezuela named "Rómulo Gallegos Municipality", in honour of the writer Rómulo Gallegos.
Demographics
The Rómulo Gallegos Municipality, according to a 2007 population estimate by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, has a population of 23,839 (up from 20,331 in 2000). This amounts to 5% of the state's population.[3] The municipality's population density is 1.95 inhabitants per square kilometre (5.1/sq mi).[4]
Government
The mayor of the Rómulo Gallegos Municipality is Jesus Leopoldo Estrada Moreno, re-elected November 23, 2008 with 48% of the vote.[5] The municipality is divided into two parishes; Urbana Elorza and La Trinidad.[2]
References
- ^ http://www.geohive.com/cntry/venezuela_ext.aspx [dead link]
- ^ a b http://www.ocei.gov.ve/secciones/division/Apure.zip [permanent dead link]
- ^ http://www.ocei.gov.ve/sintesisestadistica/estados/apure/cuadros/Poblacion5.xls [permanent dead link]
- ^ http://www.ocei.gov.ve/sintesisestadistica/estados/apure/cuadros/Poblacion4.xls [permanent dead link]
- ^ "Divulgación Elecciones Regionales - 23 de Noviembre de 2008".
External links
- romulogallegos-apure.gob.ve (in Spanish)
 | This Venezuela-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |