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San Cristóbal is a city located in Venezuela, serving as the capital of Táchira State in the western part of the country. It is an important commercial and cultural center in the region, situated near the Colombian border.
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- Locality
- Parroquia San Sebastián
- Region
- Táchira
- Country
- Venezuela
- Population
- 289,852
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San Cristóbal ( Spanish pronunciation: [saŋ kɾisˈtoβal]) is the capital city of the Venezuelan state of Táchira. It is located in a mountainous region of Western Venezuela. The city is situated 818 metres (2,684 ft) above sea level in the northern Andes overlooking the Torbes River, 56 kilometres (35 mi) from the Colombian border. San Cristóbal was founded on 31 March 1561, by Juan de Maldonado. From its inception, the city evolved rapidly as one of the most progressive and important centers of commerce in the country and the region, due primarily to its rich soil and its proximity to the border with Colombia.
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