Boconó

Venezuela
Boconó, Venezuela
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Founded in 1560 in the Venezuelan Andes, Boconó is a town in Trujillo state that serves as one of the country's most productive agricultural zones, with crops including maize, coffee, sugar cane, and fruit alongside livestock farming. An irrigation system has reinforced its role as a hub for Andean farming communities. The town sits close to mountains and within walking distance of water, and is considered the tourism and agro-economic capital of Trujillo state.

  • Population68,990
  • Nearest water2.5 km
  • Nearest mountain3.3 km

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