SUCRE MUNICIPALITY, MIRANDA

'Sucre Municipalilty' is one of Caracas' five subdivisions. It is located in Miranda State. Its mayor is Jose Vicente Rangel Avalos, who is the son of Venezuelan Vice president José Vicente Rangel Vale.

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History and culture
Parishes
External links

History and culture


The Sucre Municipality comprises the metropolitan area of Caracas, Petare is the seat of the municipality, it was founded on February 17, 1621, with the name of ''Jesús de Petare''. Located at 844 mts from the sea level, to the east of the valley of Caracas, in a hill that dominates the course of the Guaire river, Petare means in native language ''Face to the river''.

Parishes



★ Caucagüita

★ Filas de Mariches

★ La Dolorita

★ Leoncio Martinez

Petare

External links



Official Sucre Municipality website

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