Sabaneta, Barinas
Sabaneta is a town in Venezuela's Barinas State. It is known to be the birthplace of the late dictator 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.
Sabaneta | |
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town | |
Sabaneta | |
Coordinates: 8°45′8″N 69°55′57″W | |
Country | |
State | Barinas |
Municipality | Alberto Arvelo Torrealba Municipality |
Government | |
• Mayor | Zenaida Gillardo |
Population (1990) | |
• Total | 2,490 |
Time zone | UTC-4:00 (VST) |
Area code(s) | 0273 |
Climate | Aw |
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