Guatire

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Place in Miranda, Venezuela

Guatire

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Villa Heroica

Guatire

Coordinates: 10°28′18″N 66°32′26″W﻿ / ﻿10.47167°N 66.54056°W﻿ / 10.47167; -66.54056
Country| Venezuela
State| Miranda
Municipality| Zamora Municipality
Area

• Total| 214 km2 (83 sq mi)
Elevation

| 328 m (1,076 ft)
Population

(2006)

• Total| 200,417
Demonym| Guatireño/a
Time zone| UTC-4 (AST)
Area code| 0212
Climate| Aw
Website| zamora-miranda.gov.ve[permanent dead link]

Guatire is a city in Miranda, Venezuela. In 2006, its population has been estimated at 200,417. Today, Guatire has virtually merged with its neighbour, Guarenas forming the Guarenas-Guatire conurbation.

Located in Miranda State, and becoming part of "La gran Caracas" (Greater Caracas) because it is near Caracas (Venezuela's Capital). San Pedro

## Notable people

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* Francisco Álvarez (born 2001), professional baseball catcher for the New York Mets[1]
* Rómulo Betancourt (1908–1981), known as "The Father of Venezuelan Democracy", 47th and 54th President of Venezuela
* Sara Bendahan (1906–1946), a physician and the first Venezuelan woman to complete her medical degree in that country
* Leandro Cedeño (born 1998), baseball player
* Miguel Pérez (born 1983), former professional baseball catcher for the Cincinnati Reds.
* Régulo Rico (1877-1960), musician, conductor, composer, educator

## References

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1. ^ "Mets prospect Francisco Álvarez loaded with talent". MLB.com.

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