Guasipati | |
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Coordinates: 7°28′0″N 61°28′0″W / 7.46667°N 61.46667°W | |
Country | Venezuela |
States | Bolívar |
Founded | 27 September 1757 |
Area | |
• Total | 6,182 km2 (2,387 sq mi) |
Elevation | 350 m (1,150 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 21,165 |
• Density | 3.4/km2 (8.9/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−4 (VET) |
Guasipati is a town that serves as the administrative seat of Roscio Municipality in the state of Bolívar, Venezuela. It was founded on 27 September 1757. Its economy depends highly on the gold of its land and that of El Callao.The city is located in the vicinity of the Denguesito ríachuelos to the northwest and the Cunurí to the west, both tributaries of the Miamo river. According to data from the National Institute of Statistics (census 2011) the population of Guasipati is 21,165 inhabitants.[1]