Uracoa is one of the 13 municipalities of the state of Monagas, Venezuela. The municipality's capital is Uracoa.

Geography

Climate

It has an annual average temperature of 27.1 °C and rainfall reaches 1,440 mm annual average.

Economy

It is based on extensive ranching and small areas of forest. In the last years in the municipality the oil and gas activity has increased.

Culture

Cuisine

The gastronomy is represented by different typical dishes and sweets. The Carne en vara (meat in stick) are pieces of meat, seasoned with salt and pepper, the meat is set in wooden rods, type spears and are cooked in fathoms. A sweet important in the region is the Majarete, a plate made of papelón and some species like cinnamon.

Public holidays

The festivities in honor of San Carlos Borromeo, between 2 and 6 November. The municipality celebrates carnivals between February and March.

Mayor

* Luis Rodríguez Vicuña. (2013—2017).

Notable natives

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References

Municipalities of Monagas {{Venezuela-geo-stub