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San Cristóbal has a large student population with many post-secondary schools.

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San Cristóbal

Venezuela

Country
Venezuela
Population
256.0K
Coordinates
7.77, -72.22
714th most populous city in the world

San Cristóbal is the capital city of the Venezuelan state of Táchira. It is located in a mountainous region of Western Venezuela. The city is situated 818 metres (2,684 ft) above sea level in the northern Andes overlooking the Torbes River, 56 kilometres (35 mi) from the Colombian border.

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The first oil wells in Venezuela were excavated in Táchira State in 1875.

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San Cristóbal

Venezuela

Country
Venezuela
Population
256.0K
Coordinates
7.77, -72.22
714th most populous city in the world

San Cristóbal is the capital city of the Venezuelan state of Táchira. It is located in a mountainous region of Western Venezuela. The city is situated 818 metres (2,684 ft) above sea level in the northern Andes overlooking the Torbes River, 56 kilometres (35 mi) from the Colombian border.

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Deportivo Táchira Fútbol Club is a football club located in San Cristóbal.

San Cristóbal
Venezuela
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San Cristóbal

Venezuela

Country
Venezuela
Population
256.0K
Coordinates
7.77, -72.22
714th most populous city in the world

San Cristóbal is the capital city of the Venezuelan state of Táchira. It is located in a mountainous region of Western Venezuela. The city is situated 818 metres (2,684 ft) above sea level in the northern Andes overlooking the Torbes River, 56 kilometres (35 mi) from the Colombian border.

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La Casa Antigua is a Spanish style building with various ornaments and sculptures.

San Cristóbal
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San Cristóbal

Venezuela

Country
Venezuela
Population
256.0K
Coordinates
7.77, -72.22
714th most populous city in the world

San Cristóbal is the capital city of the Venezuelan state of Táchira. It is located in a mountainous region of Western Venezuela. The city is situated 818 metres (2,684 ft) above sea level in the northern Andes overlooking the Torbes River, 56 kilometres (35 mi) from the Colombian border.

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The San Sebastian fair is the largest fair in the country, taking place at the end of each January.

San Cristóbal
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San Cristóbal

Venezuela

Country
Venezuela
Population
256.0K
Coordinates
7.77, -72.22
714th most populous city in the world

San Cristóbal is the capital city of the Venezuelan state of Táchira. It is located in a mountainous region of Western Venezuela. The city is situated 818 metres (2,684 ft) above sea level in the northern Andes overlooking the Torbes River, 56 kilometres (35 mi) from the Colombian border.

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