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Manuel Monge Municipality

Coordinates: 10°36′46″N 68°42′01″W / 10.6128°N 68.7003°W / 10.6128; -68.7003
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Manuel Monge Municipality
Municipio Manuel Monge
Flag
Official seal of Manuel Monge Municipality
Location in Yaracuy
Location in Yaracuy
Map showing the location of Manuel Monge Municipality within Venezuela
Map showing the location of Manuel Monge Municipality within Venezuela
Manuel Monge Municipality
Location in Venezuela
Coordinates: 10°36′46″N 68°42′01″W / 10.6128°N 68.7003°W / 10.6128; -68.7003
Country Venezuela
StateYaracuy
Area
 • Total542.6 km2 (209.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total10,600
 • Density20/km2 (51/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−4 (VET)
WebsiteOfficial website

Manuel Monge is one of the 14 municipalities of the state of Yaracuy, Venezuela. The municipality is located in northern Yaracuy, occupying an area of 474 km ² with a population of about 10,600 inhabitants. The capital lies at Yumare.

Like most municipalities in Yaracuy State, its economy is based on agriculture, producing oranges, sugar cane, corn and banana and also significant amounts of celery, taro and sorghum. The livestock sector is notable for the production of cow's milk.

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