National Park · Venezuela
Tirgua National Park
Tirgua National Park is a national park in Venezuela, covering 224,866 acres (91,000 ha), established in 1992.
National Park · Venezuela
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Venezuela |
| Area | 224,866 acres (91,000 ha) |
| Established | 1992 |
| Coordinates | 9.8647° N, 68.6681° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Tirgua National Park
Tirgua National Park (Spanish: Parque nacional Tirgua), also known as General Manuel Manrique National Park, is a national park in Venezuela. It protects the headwaters of several waterways, especially the river Tirgua, which gives its name to the park. It is located between the municipalities San Carlos and Anzoátegui of the state Cojedes and the municipality Nirgua of the state Yaracuy, occupying an approximate area of 910 km2. It consists of deciduous and semi-deciduous forests, with many palm trees in the understory. Mammals include araguato capuchin monkeys, cunaguaros, lapas, and tapirs.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM) · Barquisimeto, Venezuela · 48.6 miles away
- Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) · Valencia, Venezuela · 54.0 miles away
- Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) · Maiquetía, Venezuela · 124.9 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Tirgua National Park?
Tirgua National Park is in Venezuela (9.8647° N, 68.6681° W).
When was Tirgua National Park established?
Tirgua National Park was established in 1992, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Tirgua National Park?
Tirgua National Park covers 224,866 acres (91,000 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1969065 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tirgua_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).