Tag: Miranda

Miranda State (Spanish: Estado Miranda, Spanish pronunciation: [miˈɾanda]) is one of the 23 states (estados) into which Venezuela is divided. It is ranked second in population among Venezuelan states, after Zulia State. In June 30, 2010, it had approximately 2,987,968 residents. It also has the greatest Human Development Index in Venezuela, according to the Venezuelan National Institute of Statistics. Miranda is also important center for political, economic, cultural and commercial activities. The state relies on a government of 21 municipal mayorships and one governor.
Miranda State covers a total surface area of 7,950 km².
Miranda State was named on December 23, 1889, in honor of Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda, one of the precursors—known collectively as Libertadores—of the independence of the Americas. The region was formerly known as Guzmán Blanco state. It was inhabited initially by indigenous tribes: Los Teques, Los Caracas, Los Mariches, Los Guarenas and Los Quiriquires….