Tovar Municipality, Mérida
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Tovar Municipality is a municipality in Mérida State, Venezuela. The population of Tovar measured by the 2013 census was 41,867.[1] It is the birthplace of Major League Baseball player, Johan Santana.[2]
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Tovar Municipality
Municipio Tovar | |
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Coordinates: 8°19′41″N 71°45′33″W | |
Country | Venezuela |
State | Mérida |
Government | |
• Mayor | Yvan Pulitti (PSUV) |
Population (2013) | |
• Total | 41,867 |
Time zone | UTC−4 (VET) |
Area code(s) | 0275 |
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People native to Tovar are referred to as Tovareños. There is a recent movement to preserve some vintage photos of the town and its people.[3]
- Tovar Bullring arena