Sucre, Táchira

Sucre
Municipality
Municipio Sucre
Country  Venezuela
State Táchira
Shiretown Queniquea
Government
  Mayor Gregorio Araque
Area
  Total 376 km2 (145 sq mi)
Population (2001)
  Total 8,189
  Density 22/km2 (56/sq mi)
Time zone VST (UTC-4:30)
Website Official website

Sucre Municipality is one of the 29 municipalities in Táchira, Venezuela. Its capital is Queniquea. Its area is 376 square kilometers. It had an estimated population of 10,000 in 2007. The municipality is one of several in Venezuela named "Sucre Municipality" in honour of Venezuelan independence hero Antonio José de Sucre.

Coordinates: 7°50′45″N 72°01′23″W / 7.8459°N 72.0231°W / 7.8459; -72.0231

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