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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