Aguasay Municipality, Monagas

Aguasay is one of the 13 municipalities of the state of Monagas, Venezuela.

Aguasay Municipality
Municipio Aguasay
Flag of Aguasay Municipality
Official seal of Aguasay Municipality
Location in Monagas
Location in Monagas
Map showing the location of Aguasay Municipality within Venezuela
Map showing the location of Aguasay Municipality within Venezuela
Aguasay Municipality
Location in Venezuela
Coordinates: 9°19′14″N 63°38′28″W / 9.3206°N 63.6411°W / 9.3206; -63.6411
Country Venezuela
StateMonagas
Founded1987
Government
 • MayorJosé Galindo (PSUV)
Area
 • Total
2,569.2 km2 (992.0 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
11,771
 • Density4.6/km2 (12/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−4 (VET)

History

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In 1987, it is elevated to Municipality within the old Maturín District On September 27, 1994, it is separated from the Municipality of Maturín creating the Autonomous Municipality of Aguasay.[citation needed]

Geography

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It is located to the west of the Monagas State, bordered to the north by the municipalities of Ezequiel Zamora and Santa Bárbara.

The landscape is predominantly flat table, while it presents a tropical dry forest vegetation with an annual average temperature of 25.4°C and an average annual precipitation of 1,055 mm.

Economy

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The oil exploitation in the municipality is relevant.

Culture

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The town is famous for its fabric that is made from a plant that is grown in that town called Curagua.

Cuisine

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A sweet that has stood out in Aguasay is the Moriche Ice Cream.[1]

Politics and government

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Mayors

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References

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  1. ^ "Helado de moriche, más de medio siglo endulzando los más exigentes paladares" (in Spanish). 26 June 2017. Archived from the original on 26 June 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2017.