Anaco, Venezuela
Anaco is a city in Anzoátegui State, Venezuela, the shire town of Anaco Municipality. It is an industrial town, connected to the natural gas and petroleum industries. Estimated population (as of 2005): 106,275 inhabitants.[1]
Anaco | |
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 Bolivar Square in Anaco. | |
 Flag  Seal | |
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| Coordinates: 9°28′55″N 64°29′30″W | |
| Country |  Venezuela |
| State | Anzoátegui |
| Municipality | Anaco Municipality |
| Founded | 1944 |
| Elevation | 215 m (705 ft) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 106,000 |
| • Demonym | Anaquense |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (VET) |
| Postal code | 6003 |
| Area code(s) | 0282 |
| Climate | Aw |
Transport
The city is served by Anaco Airport. No longer in service for commercial flights. Anaco is on the San Tomé-Puerto la Cruz highway that connects the town with San Tomé and El Tigre to the south and Puerto la Cruz on the coast.
Natives of Anaco
Street in Anaco.
- Orlando Arcia, Milwaukee Brewers shortstop, younger brother of Oswaldo Arcia
- Oswaldo Arcia, Minnesota Twins outfielder, older brother of Orlando Arcia
- Ruddy Rodríguez - former Miss Venezuela
- Miguel Cairo - Professional baseball player
- Dr. Idania Irastorza, - Professor of Pharmacology, UCLA Barquisimeto
- Sammy The Kidd, - Musician, Producer
External links
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Anaco. |
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Anaco. |
- http://www.anacoweb.net Website
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