Sabaneta, Barinas

Sabaneta
Plaza Bolívar
Plaza Bolívar
Sabaneta is located in Venezuela
Sabaneta
Sabaneta
Location in Venezuela
Coordinates: 8°45′10″N 69°55′59″W / 8.75278°N 69.93306°W / 8.75278; -69.93306
CountryVenezuela Venezuela
State Barinas
MunicipalityAlberto Arvelo Torrealba
Established1787
Government
 • MayorZenaida Gillardo
Elevation
150 m (480 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total
20,419
Time zoneUTC-04:00 (VET)
Area code0273
ClimateAw

Sabaneta is a town in Venezuela's Barinas state. It is known for being the birthplace of the late President of Venezuela, Hugo Chávez, and his siblings. Sabaneta is the capital of Alberto Arvelo Torrealba Municipality in Barinas. The town was founded by Juan de Alhama in 1787. The principal industry is sugar production.

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