Lagunillas, Mérida
Lagunillas | |
|---|---|
City | |
Urao lagoon | |
| Coordinates: 8°30′05″N 71°23′32″W / 8.5014°N 71.3921°W | |
| Country | Venezuela |
| State | Mérida |
| Municipality | Sucre |
| Elevation | 1,070 m (3,510 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 42,717 |
| Time zone | UTC -4:30 |
| Area code | 0274 |
| Climate | Aw |
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Lagunillas is the capital city of the municipality of Sucre in the state of Mérida, Venezuela. It is 30 kilometres (19 mi) from the city of Mérida. The old town is of interest to tourists. The town is known for the large number of artifacts created with local materials.