Barinas Municipality

Barinas Municipality
Municipio Barinas
Flag of Barinas Municipality
Official seal of Barinas Municipality
Location in Barinas
Location in Barinas
Map showing the location of Barinas Municipality within Venezuela
Map showing the location of Barinas Municipality within Venezuela
Barinas Municipality
Location in Venezuela
Coordinates: 8°15′57″N 70°02′31″W / 8.2658564°N 70.041963°W / 8.2658564; -70.041963
Country Venezuela
StateBarinas
Municipal seatBarinas
Government
 • MayorAdán Chavez (MVR)
Area
 • Total
3,407.0 km2 (1,315.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
358,851
 • Density110/km2 (270/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−4 (VET)
Area code(s)0273
WebsiteOfficial website

The Barinas Municipality is one of the 12 municipalities (municipios) that make up the Venezuelan state of Barinas.[1] The town of Barinas is the shire town of the Barinas Municipality.[2]