Santa Bárbara, Monagas Explained

Santa Bárbara
Native Name:Santa Bárabara de Tapirín
Native Name Lang:es
Pushpin Map:Venezuela
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Venezuela
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Venezuela
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Monagas
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Santa Bárbara
Established Date:March 13, 1754
Founder:Casimiro de Borja
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:VET
Utc Offset1:-4

Santa Bárbara also known as Santa Bárbara de Tapirín, is the capital of the municipality of Santa Bárbara in the state of Monagas in Venezuela.

History

Initially it was a settlement called Tapirín, then it was named Santa Bárbara de Tapirín and with the passing of time it was simply called Santa Bárbara. It was founded on 13 March 1754, by Father Casimiro de Borja.

Economy

Commercial and service activities are concentrated mainly in Santa Bárbara.[1]

Places of interest

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brito . Gabriel . Luna refuerza alianza con el sector privado de Santa Bárbara . Maturin News . es.