Barrio El Zamuro

Updated April 16, 2024

## Barrio El Zamuro, Valle de La Pascua (Guárico, Venezuela)

Coordinates: 9.2084706, -65.995057
City: Valle de La Pascua, Municipio Leonardo Infante, estado Guárico.

### Why this barrio matters
Barrio El Zamuro is one of the historically oldest communities of Valle de La Pascua. Sources place it in the southeast of the city, adjacent to key landmarks such as Parque Laguna del Pueblo, Avenida Libertador, and the Quebrada de La Pascua, which separates it from the sector Guamachal. Ultimas Noticias al día

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### A concise historical sketch
Documented local histories describe El Zamuro as an early settlement that grew along the old royal road (camino real)—once known as the “camino real de Nueva Barcelona,” later “camino real de El Zamuro,” today the eastern prolongation of Calle Las Flores (running north of the Hospital “Rafael Zamora Arévalo”). These accounts also note that El Zamuro’s earliest residents were Afro-Venezuelans—including people who had been enslaved or were descendants of enslaved people—who settled there around the mid-19th century, following abolition (1854) and the post-Federal War era. Ultimas Noticias al día

The neighborhood’s cultural memory preserves the June 24 San Juan celebration—with drumming, songs, and dance—which was practiced here into the early 20th century, a tradition closely tied to Afro-Venezuelan identity in the region. Ultimas Noticias al día

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### How the boundaries evolved
Historically, El Zamuro once covered a far larger area. Early extents reached from the end of Calle Las Flores north toward the prolongation of Calle Real (road to Tucupido); east to Tueste and a farm owned by Antonio Bandres; south to the Quebrada de La Pascua; and west to Avenida Libertador near the Escuela Francisco Lazo Martí—then surrounded by cattle pastures. The city’s growth progressively reduced the sector’s geographic footprint. Ultimas Noticias al día

Avenue Libertador—built in 1957—redefined the western edge; before that, it was called Calle La Atascosa. The Laguna del Pueblo (a natural feature that once reached near the school) explains why the corner of Calle Las Flores with Av. Libertador is still known as the “Esquina del Bambú.” Ultimas Noticias al día

Current limits (as documented in the local historical review):
– North: Parque Laguna del Pueblo
– East: Sector Minas de Arena
– South: Quebrada de La Pascua (boundary with Guamachal)
– West: Avenida Libertador
These descriptions explicitly state that Avenida Libertador separates the sector from the Casco Central between Calles Descanso y El Roble. Ultimas Noticias al día

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### Landmarks and urban changes
– The site where the Hospital “Rafael Zamora Arévalo” stands today was formerly part of the Laguna del Pueblo. The hospital was inaugurated on 17 November 1973 during President Rafael Caldera’s first administration. Ultimas Noticias al día
– Streets referenced within or at the edges of the sector include Las Flores, Descanso, Bolívar, El Roble, Los Pinos, Circunvalación, 23 de Enero, La Morita, Sucre, and La Ceiba. Ultimas Noticias al día
– Recreational spaces cited in the sector’s inventory include the Parque Infantil y de Recreación “La Morita” and a sports court on Calle Las Flores, with Parque Laguna del Pueblo as a northern neighbor. Ultimas Noticias al día

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### Community profile (as recorded at the time)
A community census conducted by the sector’s council in August 2010 counted 1,046 residents (385 aged 0–14; 681 aged 15+), 385 families, and 325 dwellings with a mix of construction types. Occupationally, the 2011 description highlights a broad working-age population employed across public and private institutions (from health and education professionals to mechanics, agricultural producers, and small business owners). Important note: these numbers reflect 2010–2011 snapshots and should not be treated as current. Ultimas Noticias al día

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### Getting there: city context and access
Valle de La Pascua is a principal city of the Venezuelan Llanos and the capital of Municipio Leonardo Infante. It was founded on 25 February 1785 and had a population of 105,403 at the 2011 census (INE). Climate classification: Aw (tropical savanna).

The city is served by Valle de la Pascua Airport (IATA: VDP; ICAO: SVVP). Public data indicate a single asphalt runway (08/26) of ~1,525 m, with no runway lighting—operations are daylight only (sunrise to sunset). Navigation aid: VOR-DME (Ident: VPA) located on field.

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### Orientation tips once you’re in the area
– Use Avenida Libertador as a practical west-side reference line; El Zamuro lies east/southeast of it toward Laguna del Pueblo and Quebrada de La Pascua. Ultimas Noticias al día
– If you’re mapping historical to present layouts, note that the sector’s footprint has shrunk over time, and some places named in the records (e.g., older farms, former lagoons) correspond to urbanized zones today. Ultimas Noticias al día

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### Cultural notes to appreciate respectfully
– Afro-Venezuelan heritage is central to El Zamuro’s story. The historic San Juan drumming tradition documented here is part of a wider Black cultural landscape across central Venezuela. Visitors and researchers should treat any living traditions and community narratives with respect, seeking local consent before documentation. Ultimas Noticias al día

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### What’s verifiably nearby (by toponymy in the sources)
– Parque Laguna del Pueblo (north of the sector). Ultimas Noticias al día
– Hospital “Rafael Zamora Arévalo.” Ultimas Noticias al día
– Escuela “Francisco Lazo Martí.” Ultimas Noticias al día

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### Data quality & currency (read this before you cite)
– Neighborhood-level figures (population, dwellings, service lists) come from a local sector council census (Aug 2010) and a 2011 inventory. Treat them as historical; current conditions may differ. Ultimas Noticias al día
– City population cited above (2011 census) is from official INE data aggregated by a reputable demographics compendium. Again, it is not a current estimate. Population
– Airport characteristics (runway length, lighting, daylight operations) are drawn from openly cited aeronautical references and should be verified with current NOTAMs before any flight planning.

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### Quick facts (grounded in sources)
– Location in city: Southeast quadrant of Valle de La Pascua. Ultimas Noticias al día
– Historic extent: Once stretched from Calle Las Flores to Calle Real (Tucupido road); bounded south by Quebrada de La Pascua and west by Avenida Libertador. Ultimas Noticias al día
– Cultural heritage: Documented San Juan drumming celebration into the early 20th century. Ultimas Noticias al día
– Key urban changes: Avenida Libertador (1957); Hospital inauguration (1973) on reclaimed lagoon land. Ultimas Noticias al día
– City climate: Aw tropical savanna.
– Air access: VDP/SVVP; daylight operations; VOR-DME VPA on field.

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### Final note
This guide intentionally avoids unsupported claims. Where neighborhood-level details exist, they come from documented local histories and a 2010 sector census/2011 listing; where city-level context is needed, it uses official census aggregates and standard aviation references. If you’re updating a city or barrio profile for publication, clearly label 2010–2011 data as historical and re-confirm any present-day services in El Zamuro with on-the-ground sources.

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