La Victoria, Aragua

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La Victoria (Spanish pronunciation: [la βiɣˈtoɾja]) is a city in the state of Aragua in Venezuela.

La Victoria
Nuestra Señora de La Victoria
Flag of La Victoria
Coat of arms of La Victoria
La Victoria is located in Venezuela
La Victoria
La Victoria
Coordinates: 10°13′40″N 67°20′01″W / 10.22778°N 67.33361°W / 10.22778; -67.33361
CountryVenezuela Venezuela
StateAragua
MunicipalityJosé Félix Ribas Municipality
Founded1620
Area
 • Total55.43 km2 (21.40 sq mi)
Elevation
550 m (1,800 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total143,468
 • Density2,600/km2 (6,700/sq mi)
Demonymvictoriano/a
Time zoneUTC−4 (VET)
Postal code
2121
Area code0244
ClimateAw
WebsiteMunicipal website

It is famous for the independence battle of 12 February 1814, the Battle of La Victoria, where José Félix Ribas led a young and inexperienced army that succeeded in halting the royalist troops of José Tomás Boves at La Victoria. Venezuela celebrates "Youth Day" every 12 February in La Victoria, with a ceremony usually presided over by the President of the Republic.[citation needed]

Cuartel Mariano Montilla, La Victoria.

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