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Barinas | |
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City | |
    Street in Barinas, Barinas Cathedral, House in Medína Jiménez avenue (Historical center) and Luis Razetti square. | |
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.svg)  Barinas  Barinas | |
| Coordinates: 08°38′N 70°12′W / 8.633°N 70.200°W | |
| Country |  Venezuela |
| State | Barinas |
| Municipality | Barinas Municipality |
| Founded | 30 June 1577 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jose Luis Machin |
| Area | |
• Total | 322.71 km2 (124.60 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 187 m (614 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 397,279 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (VET) |
| Postal code | 5201 |
| Area code | 0273 |
| Climate | Aw |
| Demonym | Barinés |
| Website | www |
Barinas (Spanish pronunciation: [baˈɾinas]) is a city in west central Venezuela. According to the 2011 census, its population is 353,442. It is the capital of the Barinas Municipality and the State of Barinas. The city of Barinas is known as the capital of the Llanos.