El Amparo, Apure Explained

El Amparo
Pushpin Map:Venezuela
Pushpin Mapsize:260
Pushpin Label Position:right
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Apure
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Páez Municipality
Established Title:Established
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:VET
Utc Offset:-4
Coordinates:7.1°N -70.7667°W
Blank Name Sec1:Climate

El Amparo is a town located in Páez Municipality, Apure of Venezuela. It is located on the border with Colombia, on the banks of the Arauca River.

The Massacre of El Amparo took place near the town.[1]

Notes and References

  1. [Amnesty International]