San Carlos (Cojedes)

San Carlos is the capital of the Venezuelan state of Cojedes. This city is also the shire town of the San Carlos Municipality and, according to the 2001 Venezuelan census, the municipality has a population of 83,957.HistoryFather Capuchino Fray Pedro de Berja founded the city of San Carlos de Austria on April 27, 1678.DemographicsThe San Carlos Municipality, according to the 2001 Venezuelan census, has a population of 83,957 . This amounts to 33.2% of Cojedes's population.GovernmentSan Carlos is the shire town of the San Carlos Municipality in Cojedes. The mayor of the San Carlos Municipality is Pablo Rodríguez. The last municipal election was held in April 2013.Sites of interestHistorical sites La Blanquera, a historical colonial-baroque style house founded by a wealthy family of Conquistadores in the 18th century Catedral de San Carlos Iglesia Santo Domingo Iglesia San Juan BautistaSquares and parks Plaza Bolívar