Anaco | |
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![]() Bolivar Square in Anaco. | |
Coordinates: 9°28′55″N 64°29′30″W / 9.48194°N 64.49167°W | |
Country | ![]() |
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 | 0282 |
Climate | Aw |
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]
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.[citation needed]
Notable people
![](Https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8e/Entrada_Campo_Rojo_Anaco_Anzo%C3%A1tegui.jpg/240px-Entrada_Campo_Rojo_Anaco_Anzo%C3%A1tegui.jpg)
- Omar Rudberg, singer and actor.
- Nathalie Rayes, activist and sociologist.
- Orlando Arcia, Atlanta Braves 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
References
External links
- http://www.anacoweb.net Website