Guárico State is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. Located in the central region of the country, in the Los Llanos region, it is bordered to the north by Carabobo, Aragua, and Miranda; to the east by Anzoátegui; to the south by Bolívar and Apure; and to the west by Barinas and Cojedes. The state capital is San Juan de los Morros, and its largest city is Calabozo, the former capital of the state. Other important cities include Valle de la Pascua, Zaraza, and Altagracia de Orituco. The state covers a total surface area of 66,400 km2 (25,600 sq mi), making it the fourth largest state in Venezuela, and had an estimated population of 855,381 in 2023.
- Country
- Venezuela
- Inception
- 1900
- Website
- http://www.guarico.com.ve/
