Country Venezuela Founded 26 May 1780 Demonym(s) Sanjuanero/a Area code 0246 | State Guárico Elevation 428.5 m (1,405.8 ft) Local time Monday 7:51 PM | |
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Municipality Juan Germán Roscio Municipality Weather 30°C, Wind NE at 10 km/h, 41% Humidity University Universidad de Los Llanos Centrales Rómulo Gallegos Neighborhoods Doña Elvira, Barrio Santa Rosa | ||
San Juan de los Morros ([saŋ xwan de loz ˈmoros]) is the capital of the Guárico state and capital of the Juan Germán Roscio municipality, and is a town located in central Venezuela.
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Map of San Juan de Los Morros, Gu%C3%A1rico, Venezuela
Overview
Guarico is the fourth largest state in the country in terms of area, but not in population, as it has a low population density. San Juan de los Morros used to be part of Aragua state, but it was exchanged during the 1930s to Guarico state, and the town was later elevated to become Capital of the state, replacing the former capital Calabozo.
Among the major features of the city are the Statue of San Juan Bautista (John the Baptist) which is 19.8 meters (62,3 ft) high, the Bandera Monument, Bolivar Plaza, the 'Los Morros de San Juan' monument, the historic place and monument known as "La Puerta" (The Gate), and the hot springs. The medicinal sulfuric content of the springs makes them a significant tourist attraction.
San Juan de los Morros has a climate of 24 to 32 degrees Celsius and is dominated by the surrounding mountains, which contrasts with the plains of the rest of the state. Typical dishes that originate from the Guarico area are: la cachapa, el pabellón criollo and arepas.
The city is connected to the South with Parapara and Ortiz by a national road. It is served by the Guarico Municipal Airport.
Media
The city is home to regional channel TV Llano, and to three newspapers: El Nacionalista, La Antena and La Prensa del Llano.