Rubio, Venezuela

Rubio
View of Santa Barbara Cathedral (Iglesia Santa Barbara), from Rubio Community TV Station
View of Santa Barbara Cathedral (Iglesia Santa Barbara), from Rubio Community TV Station
Flag of Rubio
Official seal of Rubio
Nickname(s): 
"La Ciudad Pontalida"
(English:"The Bridge City")
Rubio is located in Venezuela
Rubio
Rubio
Coordinates: 7°42′N 72°21′W / 7.700°N 72.350°W / 7.700; -72.350
CountryVenezuela
StateTáchira
MunicipalityJunín
FoundedDecember 8, 1794
Government
 • MayorAngel Marquez (PSUV)
Area
 • Total315 km2 (122 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total87,249
 • Density280/km2 (720/sq mi)
 • Demonym
Rubienses -o
Time zoneUTC−4 (VET)
Postal code
5030
Area code0276
ClimateAw
Websitejunin-tachira.gob.ve
The area and population figures are for the municipality

Rubio is a town in the Venezuelan Andean state of Táchira. Founded in 1794 by Gervasio Rubio, this town is the shire town of the Junín Municipality and, according to the 2001 Venezuelan census, the municipality has a population of 68,869.[1]

Rubio is one of the largest towns in the state of Táchira. Its importance derives from its coffee production and the nearby commerce that exists with Colombia. Venezuela's former president, Carlos Andrés Pérez, was also born in Rubio.

Rubio has beautiful natural tunnels called La Cueva de los Miagros. There are some rivers and waterfalls on the outskirts of town. The town has many bridges especially in Old Rubio. For this reason it is called "Ciudad Pontalida" or "City of Bridges." Rubio is located in the west of Estado Táchira and is a 40-minute drive from San Cristóbal, the capital of Táchira.