# Calabozo

> city in state Guárico, Venezuela

**Wikidata**: [Q1026185](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1026185)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calabozo)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/calabozo

## Summary  
Calabozo is a city located in the state of Guárico, Venezuela, serving as the capital of Municipio Francisco de Miranda. Founded on February 1, 1724, as "Villa de Todos los Santos de Calabozo," it has a population of 168,605 as of 2022 and is situated along the Guárico River.  

## Key Facts  
- **Founded**: February 1, 1724.  
- **Population**: 168,605 (as of 2022).  
- **Area**: 138 square kilometers.  
- **Elevation**: 105 meters above sea level.  
- **Coordinates**: 8°55′19″N 67°25′42″W.  
- **Country**: Venezuela.  
- **State**: Guárico.  
- **Capital of**: Municipio Francisco de Miranda and Parroquia Calabozo.  
- **Patron saint**: All Saints' Day.  
- **Aliases**: Villa de Todos los Santos de Calabozo.  
- **Identifiers**: VIAF ID 124413661, GeoNames ID 3647444, GND ID 4361882-0, OpenStreetMap node ID 2612591260.  
- **Located near**: Guárico River.  
- **Dialing code**: 0246.  
- **UN/LOCODE**: VECLZ.  
- **Flag image**: [commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Bandera_Municipio_Francisco_de_Miranda_(Guárico).svg](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Bandera_Municipio_Francisco_de_Miranda_(Guárico).svg).  

## FAQs  
- **When was Calabozo founded?**  
  Calabozo was founded on February 1, 1724, as "Villa de Todos los Santos de Calabozo."  

- **What is the population of Calabozo?**  
  As of 2022, the city has a population of 168,605.  

- **Where is Calabozo located?**  
  It is situated in Guárico state, Venezuela, along the Guárico River, at coordinates 8°55′19″N 67°25′42″W.  

- **What are Calabozo’s key identifiers?**  
  Key identifiers include VIAF ID 124413661, GeoNames ID 3647444, and GND ID 4361882-0.  

- **What is Calabozo’s significance?**  
  It serves as the capital of Municipio Francisco de Miranda and is a historically and administratively important city in Guárico.  

## Why It Matters  
Calabozo holds historical significance as a colonial-era settlement and maintains regional importance as a municipal capital. Its location along the Guárico River has contributed to its development as a cultural and administrative hub in central Venezuela. The city’s enduring presence since 1724 reflects its role in the country’s colonial past and modern governance structure.  

## Notable For  
- Founded on All Saints' Day, reflected in its original name.  
- Serves as the capital of both Municipio Francisco de Miranda and Parroquia Calabozo.  
- Situated along the Guárico River, a key geographical feature in the region.  
- Classified as a "big city" with a population exceeding 160,000.  
- Documented in historical references like the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica.  

## Body  
### History  
Calabozo was founded on February 1, 1724, under the name "Villa de Todos los Santos de Calabozo," commemorating All Saints' Day. Its establishment is tied to colonial-era development in Venezuela. The city is historically documented in the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica, highlighting its long-standing presence.  

### Geography  
- **Location**: Calabozo is in Guárico state, Venezuela, at coordinates 8°55′19″N 67°25′42″W.  
- **Waterway**: The city is situated along the Guárico River, a major regional watercourse.  
- **Elevation**: 105 meters above sea level.  
- **Area**: 138 square kilometers.  

### Demographics  
As of 2022, the population is 168,605, making it a significant urban center in Guárico.  

### Administration  
- **Capital of**: Municipio Francisco de Miranda and Parroquia Calabozo.  
- **Municipality**: Part of Municipio Francisco de Miranda.  

### Cultural Significance  
- **Patron saint**: Celebrates All Saints' Day, reflected in its founding name.  
- **Historical references**: Documented in the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica and the Brockhaus Enzyklopädie.  

### Infrastructure  
- **Dialing code**: 0246.  
- **Transportation**: Served by infrastructure linked to its role as a regional hub.  

### In the Media  
- **Identifiers**: Featured in the Encyclopædia Britannica Online (ID: place/Calabozo) and the 11th edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica.  
- **Images**: Flag image and commons gallery available via Wikimedia Commons.  

### Technical Identifiers  
- **VIAF ID**: 124413661.  
- **GeoNames ID**: 3647444.  
- **GND ID**: 4361882-0.  
- **OpenStreetMap node ID**: 2612591260.  
- **UN/LOCODE**: VECLZ.  
- **WorldCat Entities ID**: E39PBJpPJdwYC6Ww8ct4PDbjmd.  

### Related Entities  
- **Municipio Francisco de Miranda**: Administrative division for which Calabozo serves as the capital.  
- **Guárico River**: Major waterway adjacent to the city.  
- **Parroquia Calabozo**: Parish within the municipality.  

### Classifications  
- **Instance of**: City, big city.  
- **Categories**: Part of the Wikimedia Commons category "Calabozo" and the topic's main category "Category:Calabozo."  

### Legacy  
Calabozo’s historical and administrative roles underscore its importance in Venezuela’s geopolitical landscape, blending colonial heritage with modern municipal functions.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. BnF authorities
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. Instituto Nacional de Estadística
5. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0
6. GeoNames
7. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/ve.htm)
8. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File