Sotillo is one of the 13 municipalities of the state of

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Barrancas del Orinoco Barranca del Orinoco is the capital of the municipality of Sotillo in the state of Monagas in Venezuela. Culture The cuisine typical is the arepa ''Arepa'' () is a type of food made of ground maize dough stuffed with a filling, eaten in the ...

Geography

The municipality has an area of 1,939 km².

Economy

The economy is based in farm, raising, fishing and the oil industry.

Culture

Cuisine

Something typical in the municipality is the Coporo stew or in coconut, the coporo is a river fish. As an important drink of the municipality and the south of Monagas, is the Ron con ponsigué, is an alcoholic beverage.

Government

Mayors

* José Berroteran. (2008—2013).

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. * Francisco Rascanelli. (2004—2008), (2013—2017).

References

Municipalities of Monagas {{Venezuela-geo-stub