Lara (state)

state of Venezuela

Lara is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. The state capital city is Barquisimeto.

Lara State
Estado Lara
Flag of Lara State
Coat of arms of Lara State
Anthem: Himno del Estado Lara
Location within Venezuela
Location within Venezuela
Coordinates: 10°04′N 69°52′W / 10.07°N 69.86°W / 10.07; -69.86
CountryVenezuela
Created1901
CapitalBarquisimeto
Government
 • GovernorCarmen Meléndez (2017–present)
Area
 • Total19,800 km2 (7,600 sq mi)
 • Rank11th
 2.15% of Venezuela
Population
 (2015 census)
 • Total2,019,211
 • Rank5th
 6,75% of Venezuela
Time zoneUTC-04:00
ISO 3166 codeVE-K
Emblematic treeSemeruco (Malpighia glabra)
Websitewww.lara.gob.ve

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