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(Redirected from Rangel (Venezuela)) Municipality in Mérida, Venezuela
Rangel Municipality Municipio Rangel
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Flag of Rangel MunicipalityFlagOfficial seal of Rangel MunicipalitySeal
Map showing the location of Rangel Municipality within VenezuelaMap showing the location of Rangel Municipality within VenezuelaRangel MunicipalityLocation in Venezuela
Coordinates: 8°45′N 70°55′W / 8.75°N 70.92°W / 8.75; -70.92
Country Venezuela
StateMérida
Time zoneUTC−4 (VET)
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Rangel is one of the 23 municipalities (municipios) of the Venezuelan state of Mérida. Its capital is the town of Mucuchíes. It has four parishes: Cacute, La Toma, Mucurubá, and San Rafael. The municipality is named after the national hero Colonel José Antonio Rangel (1788-1821), who played a prominent role in the Venezuelan War of Independence.

References

  1. "CONOCE MÉRIDA: División Político Territorial" (in Spanish). Merida State Government. Retrieved 2009-11-20.
  2. "PUEBLOS DEL PÁRAMO: MUCUCHÍES" (in Spanish). CIBERTRONIC C.A. Retrieved 2009-11-20.
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