Santa Teresa del Tuy (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈsanta teˈɾesa ðel ˈtuj]) is a city in the state of Miranda, Venezuela. It is the capital of Independencia Municipality.
Santa Teresa del Tuy | |
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City | |
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Coordinates: 10°14′0″N 66°39′50″W / 10.23333°N 66.66389°W | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Miranda |
Municipality | Independencia Municipality |
Founded | 1761 |
Area | |
• Total | 284 km2 (110 sq mi) |
Elevation | 160 m (520 ft) |
Population (2005) | |
• Total | 260,899 |
• Demonym | tereseño/a |
Time zone | VST |
Postal code | 1215 |
Area code | 0239 |
Climate | Aw |