San Fernando de Apure
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San Fernando de Apure is a city
in Apure State in Venezuela
. The population of the municipality area is 175,056 (est. 2001). The 18th century exports included heron feathers (for pens) and animal hides.
The bridge across the Apure River
at San Fernando commenced construction in 1959 under the direction of President Rómulo Betancourt
, and was opened February 1, 1961. It cost 8.5 million bolivars. Notable is the Casa de Bolivar, a National Historical Monument, at the intersection of Comercio St. and Independencia St. It is the 18th Century Armory, and was the dwelling of General Miguel Gerrero. Now it contains a public library as well as the cultural offices of the municipality. It was restored in 1983.
, by Don Fernando de Miyares González
, the Governor and Capitán General
of Barinas Province
, New Granada
, with the assistance of Don Juan Antonio Rodríguez and the Capuchine monk Fray Buenaventura de Benaocaz. On December 1, 1793 it was elevated to the status of a town (Villa).
In 1831 a private school for young men was opened by Juan Castellano; in 1844 classes for younger children were added; in 1875 the Federal High School (el Colegio Federal de Segunda Categoría) was opened; and at the end of the 19th century the Federal School Leon XIII was opened.
In 1912 the Codazzi Federal School is founded, in 1914 the Cagigal School, in 1931 is created the Miranda School, first institute of High school in the city, that later transformed into the Grammar school Lazo Martí, then in 1953 was created the Sacred Family School, in 1964 the School of Plastic Arts Juan Lovera.
The studies of Superior Education, begin in 1976 with the creation of the Apure Nucleus of the Simón Rodriguez University, continuing with the beginning of workings of the Experimental National University of the Western Plains, in 1977, and the Local Center of the National Open University in 1978. At the present time works, in addition to the mentioned, extensions of the Libertador Pedagogical Experimental University, University of Carabobo, Bicentennial University of Aragua and the José María Vargas University.
Also the city has been a cultural center of folkloric manifestations, being: Ignacio Figueredo
, Carmelo Aracas, Ramon García, Urbino Ruiz, Marcelino Castillo, Felix Marchena, Omar Moreno, Manuel Luna, Eneas Perdomo
, El Carrao de Palmarito, Francisco Montoya, Isabelita Aparicio, Pedro Gamarra and Cristóbal Jiménez, among others, representatives of the most important musical manifestation of the region and the country, the Joropo
, along with the harp
, the cuatro
and maracas, is part of the history of San Fernando de Apure.
San Fernando de Apure has one municipality: San Fernando Municipality, Venezuelan law specifies that municipal governments have four main functions: executive, legislative, comptroller, and planning. The executive function is managed by the mayor
, who is in charge of representing the municipality's administration. The legislative branch is represented by the Municipal Council, composed of seven councillors, charged with the deliberation of new decrees and local laws. The comptroller tasks are managed by the municipal comptroller
's office, which oversees accountancy
. Finally, planning is represented by the Local Public Planning Council, which manages development projects for the municipality.
, to be a very warm locality by its location in the center of the Venezuelan plain
s. The annual average is between 22 °C and 30 °C. Nevertheless it is easily bearable. The humidity can reach more to 79%, or due to its location next to the Apure River
that in its closer point of the city covers up to 300 meters wide in its channel. The relief of San Fernando is totally a plain. Natural land elevations do not exist, and the visibility of the horizon can reach up to 10 km. Some high barriers can be artificially by engineer installations for the prevention of floods. The city is established on humid grounds, reason why civil constructions superior to 5 levels are not admitted. In this sense, San Fernando projects a flat skyline.
, also there are other rivers that end in the Apure or the Orinoco, some of them are: Rivers: Arichuna River, Cunaviche River, Payara River, Among others. Sewers: Atamaiquita sewer, Mangía sewer, Among others.
Lakes: in the city there are few lakes, Macanilla lake is one of them, and simultaneously it is the greatest lake of the San Fernando municipality, is located to the south of the municipality, to the north of the population of El Caimán.
The city is conformed by three urban nucleus: San Fernando de Apure, who covers all the metropolitan area in both shores of the Apure River
, the satellite town of Biruaca
to the west, which conforms another political jurisdiction, and to the east El Recreo parish. In agreement with the 2001 Venezuela
n census, the urban area of San Fernando was conformed by 175.056 inhabitants, having Biruaca an intercensal rate of the 69,4% relative growth, and San Fernando the 36,1%. San Fernando lifestyle varies according the zone, wealth and age. Many young people of the metropolitan area characterize themselves to assume an urban style with fort influence of nonown cultures of the locality, reflecting in first term North America lifestyle, and soon expressions of the north region of Venezuela (mainly, Caracas
lifestyle). The adult population of the city is charged of a mixed style, that goes from traditional llanero
customs, to the nonown. In certain groups of the greater adult population a traditional lifestyle is present, with typical characteristics of the region. Towards in the peripheral zones of the city, can be appreciated very rustic customs and traditions, with little impact of nonown cultures.
, in this sense, mainly the bovine and pig cattle ranch, with production of meat, milk and cheese, in the Agriculture, the main products are beans, cotton
, banana
, maize
and cassava
. On the other hand, fishing
, is a traditional activity, but only reduced to the local market. Although it has many wealth in that area, San Fernando has one of the higher index of poverty of the state capitals in Venezuela
, with a 44.49% of poor population according to the 2001 census.
Is the popular folkloric dance of San Fernando de Apure, since 1997, each May 30, great dolls (Calendas), dance by the streets in the day of its Patron Saint
, Ferdinand III of Castile
, like a tribute to him and god. Calenda is synonymous of special celebrations or dates. It is a word coming from Latin kalendae, according to the Real Academia Española
, this word means first day of the month, the same from where the word Calendario (English:
Calendar
) comes.
, and an accompanying dance
, having African and European influences, is played with the arpa llanera (harp), bandola
, cuatro
, and maracas, making use of polyrhythmic patterns, especially of hemiola
, and alternation of 3/4 and 6/8 tempo
s. It was originally played, most often also sung, by the llaneros, and thus also called música llanera. The singer and the harp
or bandola may perform the main melody
while a cuatro performs the accompaniment
, adding its characteristic rhythmic, sharp percussive effect. The cuatro and the bandola are four-stringed instruments which are descendants of the Spanish guitar
. The only real percussion instruments used are the maracas. Besides the genre and dance, the name joropo also means the performance, the event or occasion of performance
and the United States
, and was the scene of several robberies and murders due to the immense value of the merchandise held there. Today, the Barbarito Palace has been restored and houses a museum where original mosaics can be observed.
, having since 1976 a nucleus in San Fernando. This university was born with the Nucleus of Caricuao, Caracas
, on October, 1971, by a decreed of the president Rafael Caldera
, for the creation of a new university in the Capital Region. The Organizing Commission constituted with seven members, all designated by the executive. On July, 1976, the institution adopt an administrative conformation, that implies hierarchies and a vertical organization, then the university expand to other regions.
.
City
A city is a relatively large and permanent settlement. Although there is no agreement on how a city is distinguished from a town within general English language meanings, many cities have a particular administrative, legal, or historical status based on local law.For example, in the U.S...
in Apure State in Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
. The population of the municipality area is 175,056 (est. 2001). The 18th century exports included heron feathers (for pens) and animal hides.
The bridge across the Apure River
Apure River
The Apure River is a river of southwestern Venezuela, formed by the confluence of the Sarare and Uribante near Guasdualito, in Venezuela, at , and flowing across the llanos into the Orinoco...
at San Fernando commenced construction in 1959 under the direction of President Rómulo Betancourt
Rómulo Betancourt
Rómulo Ernesto Betancourt Bello , known as "The Father of Venezuelan Democracy", was President of Venezuela from 1945 to 1948 and again from 1959 to 1964, as well as leader of Accion Democratica, Venezuela's dominant political party in the 20th century...
, and was opened February 1, 1961. It cost 8.5 million bolivars. Notable is the Casa de Bolivar, a National Historical Monument, at the intersection of Comercio St. and Independencia St. It is the 18th Century Armory, and was the dwelling of General Miguel Gerrero. Now it contains a public library as well as the cultural offices of the municipality. It was restored in 1983.
History
It was founded February 28, 1788 on the banks of the Rio Apure, Apure RiverApure River
The Apure River is a river of southwestern Venezuela, formed by the confluence of the Sarare and Uribante near Guasdualito, in Venezuela, at , and flowing across the llanos into the Orinoco...
, by Don Fernando de Miyares González
Fernando Miyares y Gonzáles
Fernando Miyares y Gonzales was a Cuban Captain General, born in Santiago de Cuba, in 1749.Unaware that Emparán had been deposed by the municipal council of Caracas, the Spanish Council of Regency appointed Miyares as his replacement as Capitan General of Venezuela on April 29, 1810...
, the Governor and Capitán General
Captain General
Captain general is a high military rank and a gubernatorial title.-History:This term Captain General started to appear in the 14th century, with the meaning of commander in chief of an army in the field, probably the first usage of the term General in military settings...
of Barinas Province
Barinas Province
Barinas Province was a province of the Spanish Empire and later of Venezuela.It was founded on 15 February 1786, with territory formerly part of the Maracaibo Province. It was abolished in 1821 as part of Gran Colombia, and recreated in 1830 with Venezuelan independence.Current Apure State and...
, New Granada
Viceroyalty of New Granada
The Viceroyalty of New Granada was the name given on 27 May 1717, to a Spanish colonial jurisdiction in northern South America, corresponding mainly to modern Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela. The territory corresponding to Panama was incorporated later in 1739...
, with the assistance of Don Juan Antonio Rodríguez and the Capuchine monk Fray Buenaventura de Benaocaz. On December 1, 1793 it was elevated to the status of a town (Villa).
In 1831 a private school for young men was opened by Juan Castellano; in 1844 classes for younger children were added; in 1875 the Federal High School (el Colegio Federal de Segunda Categoría) was opened; and at the end of the 19th century the Federal School Leon XIII was opened.
In 1912 the Codazzi Federal School is founded, in 1914 the Cagigal School, in 1931 is created the Miranda School, first institute of High school in the city, that later transformed into the Grammar school Lazo Martí, then in 1953 was created the Sacred Family School, in 1964 the School of Plastic Arts Juan Lovera.
The studies of Superior Education, begin in 1976 with the creation of the Apure Nucleus of the Simón Rodriguez University, continuing with the beginning of workings of the Experimental National University of the Western Plains, in 1977, and the Local Center of the National Open University in 1978. At the present time works, in addition to the mentioned, extensions of the Libertador Pedagogical Experimental University, University of Carabobo, Bicentennial University of Aragua and the José María Vargas University.
Also the city has been a cultural center of folkloric manifestations, being: Ignacio Figueredo
Ignacio Figueredo
Ignacio Ventura Figueredo , was a Venezuelan folk musician and harpist.-His early successes:At age 11 he made his first public presentations in San Juan de Payara...
, Carmelo Aracas, Ramon García, Urbino Ruiz, Marcelino Castillo, Felix Marchena, Omar Moreno, Manuel Luna, Eneas Perdomo
Eneas Perdomo
Eneas Perdomo was a Venezuelan popular singer. He was one of the most recognized singer/songwriters of the Venezuelan Joropo genre.-Early years:...
, El Carrao de Palmarito, Francisco Montoya, Isabelita Aparicio, Pedro Gamarra and Cristóbal Jiménez, among others, representatives of the most important musical manifestation of the region and the country, the Joropo
Joropo
The Joropo is a musical style resembling the waltz, and an accompanying dance, having African and European influences originated in Venezuela and performed in Colombia and Venezuela. It's a fundamental genre belonging to its typical music or música criolla...
, along with the harp
Harp
The harp is a multi-stringed instrument which has the plane of its strings positioned perpendicularly to the soundboard. Organologically, it is in the general category of chordophones and has its own sub category . All harps have a neck, resonator and strings...
, the cuatro
Cuatro (instrument)
The cuatro is any of several Latin American instruments of the guitar or lute family. The cuatro is smaller than a guitar. Cuatro means four in Spanish, although current instruments may have more than four strings....
and maracas, is part of the history of San Fernando de Apure.
Law and government
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
, who is in charge of representing the municipality's administration. The legislative branch is represented by the Municipal Council, composed of seven councillors, charged with the deliberation of new decrees and local laws. The comptroller tasks are managed by the municipal comptroller
Comptroller
A comptroller is a management level position responsible for supervising the quality of accounting and financial reporting of an organization.In British government, the Comptroller General or Comptroller and Auditor General is in most countries the external auditor of the budget execution of the...
's office, which oversees accountancy
Accountancy
Accountancy is the process of communicating financial information about a business entity to users such as shareholders and managers. The communication is generally in the form of financial statements that show in money terms the economic resources under the control of management; the art lies in...
. Finally, planning is represented by the Local Public Planning Council, which manages development projects for the municipality.
Geography and climate
San Fernando de Apure is recognized in VenezuelaVenezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
, to be a very warm locality by its location in the center of the Venezuelan plain
Plain
In geography, a plain is land with relatively low relief, that is flat or gently rolling. Prairies and steppes are types of plains, and the archetype for a plain is often thought of as a grassland, but plains in their natural state may also be covered in shrublands, woodland and forest, or...
s. The annual average is between 22 °C and 30 °C. Nevertheless it is easily bearable. The humidity can reach more to 79%, or due to its location next to the Apure River
Apure River
The Apure River is a river of southwestern Venezuela, formed by the confluence of the Sarare and Uribante near Guasdualito, in Venezuela, at , and flowing across the llanos into the Orinoco...
that in its closer point of the city covers up to 300 meters wide in its channel. The relief of San Fernando is totally a plain. Natural land elevations do not exist, and the visibility of the horizon can reach up to 10 km. Some high barriers can be artificially by engineer installations for the prevention of floods. The city is established on humid grounds, reason why civil constructions superior to 5 levels are not admitted. In this sense, San Fernando projects a flat skyline.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 91 | 93 | 97 | 95 | 91 | 88 | 86 | 86 | 88 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 |
| Avg low °F | 72 | 73 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 75 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| Avg high °C | 32 | 33 | 36 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
Hydrography
The municipality that conforms San Fernando de Apure, limits to the east with the Orinoco river, and to the north with the Apure RiverApure River
The Apure River is a river of southwestern Venezuela, formed by the confluence of the Sarare and Uribante near Guasdualito, in Venezuela, at , and flowing across the llanos into the Orinoco...
, also there are other rivers that end in the Apure or the Orinoco, some of them are: Rivers: Arichuna River, Cunaviche River, Payara River, Among others. Sewers: Atamaiquita sewer, Mangía sewer, Among others.
Lakes: in the city there are few lakes, Macanilla lake is one of them, and simultaneously it is the greatest lake of the San Fernando municipality, is located to the south of the municipality, to the north of the population of El Caimán.
Satellite towns of San Fernando
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Demographics
Apure River
The Apure River is a river of southwestern Venezuela, formed by the confluence of the Sarare and Uribante near Guasdualito, in Venezuela, at , and flowing across the llanos into the Orinoco...
, the satellite town of Biruaca
Biruaca
Biruaca is a city in Apure State in Venezuela.It is sited on the Apure River, a tributary of the Orinoco River, close to the larger city of San Fernando de Apure, 400 km south of the national capital Caracas....
to the west, which conforms another political jurisdiction, and to the east El Recreo parish. In agreement with the 2001 Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
n census, the urban area of San Fernando was conformed by 175.056 inhabitants, having Biruaca an intercensal rate of the 69,4% relative growth, and San Fernando the 36,1%. San Fernando lifestyle varies according the zone, wealth and age. Many young people of the metropolitan area characterize themselves to assume an urban style with fort influence of nonown cultures of the locality, reflecting in first term North America lifestyle, and soon expressions of the north region of Venezuela (mainly, Caracas
Caracas
Caracas , officially Santiago de León de Caracas, is the capital and largest city of Venezuela; natives or residents are known as Caraquenians in English . It is located in the northern part of the country, following the contours of the narrow Caracas Valley on the Venezuelan coastal mountain range...
lifestyle). The adult population of the city is charged of a mixed style, that goes from traditional llanero
Llanero
A llanero is a Venezuelan or Colombian herder. The name is taken from the Llanos grasslands occupying western Venezuela and eastern Colombia. The Llanero were originally part Spanish and Indian and have a strong culture including a distinctive form of music.During the wars of independence,...
customs, to the nonown. In certain groups of the greater adult population a traditional lifestyle is present, with typical characteristics of the region. Towards in the peripheral zones of the city, can be appreciated very rustic customs and traditions, with little impact of nonown cultures.
Economy
The city host the political and administrative seat of the Apure state. Being the government and the public administration its main economic activity, followed by the Education sector. The city is the main financial establishment of the state, whose first activity is the Cattle ranch and AgricultureAgriculture
Agriculture is the cultivation of animals, plants, fungi and other life forms for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain life. Agriculture was the key implement in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that nurtured the...
, in this sense, mainly the bovine and pig cattle ranch, with production of meat, milk and cheese, in the Agriculture, the main products are beans, cotton
Cotton
Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective capsule, around the seeds of cotton plants of the genus Gossypium. The fiber is almost pure cellulose. The botanical purpose of cotton fiber is to aid in seed dispersal....
, banana
Banana
Banana is the common name for herbaceous plants of the genus Musa and for the fruit they produce. Bananas come in a variety of sizes and colors when ripe, including yellow, purple, and red....
, maize
Maize
Maize known in many English-speaking countries as corn or mielie/mealie, is a grain domesticated by indigenous peoples in Mesoamerica in prehistoric times. The leafy stalk produces ears which contain seeds called kernels. Though technically a grain, maize kernels are used in cooking as a vegetable...
and cassava
Cassava
Cassava , also called yuca or manioc, a woody shrub of the Euphorbiaceae native to South America, is extensively cultivated as an annual crop in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible starchy tuberous root, a major source of carbohydrates...
. On the other hand, fishing
Fishing
Fishing is the activity of trying to catch wild fish. Fish are normally caught in the wild. Techniques for catching fish include hand gathering, spearing, netting, angling and trapping....
, is a traditional activity, but only reduced to the local market. Although it has many wealth in that area, San Fernando has one of the higher index of poverty of the state capitals in Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
, with a 44.49% of poor population according to the 2001 census.
Calendas of San Fernando
Patron saint
A patron saint is a saint who is regarded as the intercessor and advocate in heaven of a nation, place, craft, activity, class, clan, family, or person...
, Ferdinand III of Castile
Ferdinand III of Castile
Saint Ferdinand III, T.O.S.F., was the King of Castile from 1217 and León from 1230. He was the son of Alfonso IX of León and Berenguela of Castile. Through his second marriage he was also Count of Aumale. He finished the work done by his maternal grandfather Alfonso VIII and consolidated the...
, like a tribute to him and god. Calenda is synonymous of special celebrations or dates. It is a word coming from Latin kalendae, according to the Real Academia Española
Real Academia Española
The Royal Spanish Academy is the official royal institution responsible for regulating the Spanish language. It is based in Madrid, Spain, but is affiliated with national language academies in twenty-one other hispanophone nations through the Association of Spanish Language Academies...
, this word means first day of the month, the same from where the word Calendario (English:
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
Calendar
Calendar
A calendar is a system of organizing days for social, religious, commercial, or administrative purposes. This is done by giving names to periods of time, typically days, weeks, months, and years. The name given to each day is known as a date. Periods in a calendar are usually, though not...
) comes.
The Joropo
Is a musical style resembling the waltzVenezuelan waltz
- History :Between the hall dances that arrived to Venezuela during the 19th century, waltz has been the one of greater root and dispersion. Waltz consists of a musical expression derived from an Austrian popular dance, the ländler...
, and an accompanying dance
Dance
Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting....
, having African and European influences, is played with the arpa llanera (harp), bandola
Bandola
This article refers to various South American instruments. Bandola is also Portuguese for Mandola.The Bandola is one oif many varieties of small pear-shape chordophones found in Venezuela and Colombia...
, cuatro
Cuatro (instrument)
The cuatro is any of several Latin American instruments of the guitar or lute family. The cuatro is smaller than a guitar. Cuatro means four in Spanish, although current instruments may have more than four strings....
, and maracas, making use of polyrhythmic patterns, especially of hemiola
Hemiola
In modern musical parlance, a hemiola is a metrical pattern in which two bars in simple triple time are articulated as if they were three bars in simple duple time...
, and alternation of 3/4 and 6/8 tempo
Tempo
In musical terminology, tempo is the speed or pace of a given piece. Tempo is a crucial element of any musical composition, as it can affect the mood and difficulty of a piece.-Measuring tempo:...
s. It was originally played, most often also sung, by the llaneros, and thus also called música llanera. The singer and the harp
Harp
The harp is a multi-stringed instrument which has the plane of its strings positioned perpendicularly to the soundboard. Organologically, it is in the general category of chordophones and has its own sub category . All harps have a neck, resonator and strings...
or bandola may perform the main melody
Melody
A melody , also tune, voice, or line, is a linear succession of musical tones which is perceived as a single entity...
while a cuatro performs the accompaniment
Accompaniment
In music, accompaniment is the art of playing along with an instrumental or vocal soloist or ensemble, often known as the lead, in a supporting manner...
, adding its characteristic rhythmic, sharp percussive effect. The cuatro and the bandola are four-stringed instruments which are descendants of the Spanish guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
. The only real percussion instruments used are the maracas. Besides the genre and dance, the name joropo also means the performance, the event or occasion of performance
Barbarito Palace
Considered the most important and classical building of the city, it is located in front of the Plaza Camejo. It was constructed by Italian immigrants, as a residence and factory, at the beginning of the 20th century. It was an Export Center to EuropeEurope
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
and the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, and was the scene of several robberies and murders due to the immense value of the merchandise held there. Today, the Barbarito Palace has been restored and houses a museum where original mosaics can be observed.
San Fernando Cathedral
This Cathedral, was planned by the German architect Robert Klein, and constructed by the engineer Manuel Pérez Marcano, in a lapse of ten years. The works began in 1959, under the sponsorship of the Municipal Council of San Fernando and the Apure state government, Once concluded, it was consecrated on February 28, 1969, in the anniversary of the foundation of the city, by Monsignor Felice Pirozzi.Colleges and universities
- San Fernando, is the main educative center of Apure state, the city homes the majority of universities with seat in the state, some of them are:
Simón Rodríguez University
(Universidad Simón Rodríguez) or USR, is a public institution with seat in CaracasCaracas
Caracas , officially Santiago de León de Caracas, is the capital and largest city of Venezuela; natives or residents are known as Caraquenians in English . It is located in the northern part of the country, following the contours of the narrow Caracas Valley on the Venezuelan coastal mountain range...
, having since 1976 a nucleus in San Fernando. This university was born with the Nucleus of Caricuao, Caracas
Caricuao
Caricuao is a district of Caracas, Venezuela. It is part of Libertador municipality.It is named after a powerful indigenous chief of the Caracas tribe, who fought bravely against the Spaniard Conquistadores; he and Tiuna chief were the first indigenous leaders to set up "armies" on their tribes to...
, on October, 1971, by a decreed of the president Rafael Caldera
Rafael Caldera
Rafael Antonio Caldera Rodríguez was president of Venezuela from 1969 to 1974 and again from 1994 to 1999.Caldera taught sociology and law at various universities before entering politics. He was a founding member of COPEI, Venezuela's Christian Democratic party...
, for the creation of a new university in the Capital Region. The Organizing Commission constituted with seven members, all designated by the executive. On July, 1976, the institution adopt an administrative conformation, that implies hierarchies and a vertical organization, then the university expand to other regions.
Ezequiel Zamora Experimental National University of the Western Plains
(Universidad Nacional Experimental de los Llanos Occidentales Ezquiel Zamora) or UNELLEZ, is a public institution, with nucleus in San Fernando, since 1977. Has like mission, to look for, and apply the knowledge for the integral formation of the citizens, taking in consideration their personal interests, the interests of the local and regional community, and the interests of the nation, contributing with the development and transformation of VenezuelaVenezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
.
Other universities
- Bicentennial University of Aragua
- Universidad José María VargasUniversidad José María VargasUniversidad Santa María is a university in Caracas. JaJa...
- University of CaraboboUniversity of CaraboboThe University of Carabobo is an autonomous, public university of Venezuela located in Valencia, Venezuela. It offers graduate and postgraduate studies in different areas...
- National Open University
- Libertador Pedagogical Experimental University
- National Experimental University of the Armed ForcesNational Experimental University of the Armed ForcesThe National Experimental University of the Armed Forces is a Venezuelan public university associated with the Venezuelan armed forces...
See also
- VenezuelaVenezuelaVenezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
- Apure State
- List of cities in Venezuela
External links
- Historia del Municipio San Fernando de Apure in Spanish.
- San Fernando de Apure Venezuela Tuya in Spanish.