Maracay
Sign in to saveMaracay () is a city in north-central Venezuela, near the Caribbean coast, and is the capital and most important city of the state of Aragua. Most of it falls under the jurisdiction of Girardot Municipality. The population of Maracay and its surroundings in the 2011 census was 955,362. In Venezuela, Maracay is known as "Ciudad Jardín" ("Garden City").
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Maracay is a major city in north-central Venezuela near the Caribbean coast and serves as the capital of Aragua state. With a population of over 955,000 people as of 2011, it is an important urban center in Venezuela, earning the nickname "Garden City" for its local reputation.
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- Locality
- Maracay
- Region
- Aragua
- Country
- Venezuela
- Population
- 464,700
- Timezone
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Maracay () is a city in north-central Venezuela, near the Caribbean coast, and is the capital and most important city of the state of Aragua. Most of it falls under the jurisdiction of Girardot Municipality. The population of Maracay and its surroundings in the 2011 census was 955,362. In Venezuela, Maracay is known as "Ciudad Jardín" ("Garden City").
== History ==