Puerto Cabello Municipality
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History
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Demographics
The Puerto Cabello Municipality, according to a 2007 population estimate by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, has a population of 194,593 (up from 176,552 in 2000). This amounts to 8.7% of the state's population.[4] The municipality's population density is Script error: No such module "convert"..[5]
Government
The mayor of the Puerto Cabello Municipality is Rafael Lacava, elected on November 23, 2008, with 58% of the vote.[6] He replaced Osmel Vicente Ramos Dolande shortly after the elections. The municipality is divided into eight parishes: Bartolomé Salom, Borburata, Democracia, Fraternidad, Goaigoaza, Juan José Flores, Patanemo, and Unión.[2]
See also
References
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External links
- puertocabello-carabobo.gov.veScript error: No such module "Unsubst". Template:In lang