San Cristobal

Featured view

San Cristobal

Total population

282,830

Coordinates7.78°, -72.22°

Demographic figures from INE Venezuela. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

Overview

San Cristóbal is the capital city of the Venezuelan state of Táchira. It is located in a mountainous region of Western Venezuela. The city is situated 818 metres (2,684 ft) above sea level in the northern Andes overlooking the Torbes River, 56 kilometres (35 mi) from the Colombian border. San Cristóbal was founded on 31 March 1561, by Juan de Maldonado. From its inception, the city evolved rapidly as one of the most progressive and important centers of commerce in the country and the region, due primarily to its rich soil and its proximity to the border with Colombia.

Geography

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.