Acevedo, Venezuela

For the municipality in Colombia, see Acevedo, Huila.
For other uses, see Acevedo.
Acevedo
Municipality
Municipio Acevedo

Location in Miranda
Country  Venezuela
State Miranda
Shiretown Caucagua
Government
 • Mayor Juan José Aponte Mijares (PSUV)
Area
 • Total 1,879 km2 (725 sq mi)
Population (2007)
 • Total 88,289
 • Density 47/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zone VST (UTC-4:30)
Area code(s) 0234
Website Official website

Acevedo is one of the 21 municipalities (municipios) that makes up the Venezuelan state of Miranda and, according to a 2007 population estimate by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, the municipality has a population of 88,289.[1] The town of Caucagua is the shire town of the Acevedo Municipality.[2]

Demographics

The Acevedo Municipality, according to a 2007 population estimate by the National Institute of Statistics of Venezuela, has a population of 88,289 (up from 75,868 in 2000). This amounts to 3.1% of the state's population.[3] The municipality's population density is 46.99 inhabitants per square kilometre (121.7/sq mi).[4]

Government

The mayor of the Acevedo Municipality is Juan José Aponte Mijares, elected on October 31, 2004 with 47% of the vote.[5] He replaced Vicente Apicella shortly after the elections.[6] The municipality is divided into eight parishes; Caucagua, Aragüita, Arévalo González, Capaya, El Café, Marizapa, Panaquire, and Ribas.[2]

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Coordinates: 10°24′02″N 66°17′58″W / 10.40056°N 66.29944°W / 10.40056; -66.29944


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