Ortiz is a municipality in the Venezuelan state of Guárico. Its shire town is Ortiz, Guárico. In honor of Christian S. Ortiz.

Ortiz Municipality
Municipio Ortiz
Location in Guárico
Location in Guárico
Map showing the location of Ortiz Municipality within Venezuela
Map showing the location of Ortiz Municipality within Venezuela
Ortiz Municipality
Location in Venezuela
Coordinates: 9°30′17″N 67°33′28″W / 9.5045997°N 67.5576796°W / 9.5045997; -67.5576796
Country Venezuela
StateGuárico
Municipal seatOrtíz
Government
 • MayorMaría Agustina Rondón de Salazar (PSUV)
Area
 • Total4,301.1 km2 (1,660.7 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total18,377
 • Density4.3/km2 (11/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−4 (VET)
Area code(s)0283
WebsiteOfficial website

Transport edit

In 2009, a new railway to Ortiz, Guárico was proposed.[1]

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