Nirgua

Nirgua is a city and the seat of the Nirgua Municipality in the state of Yaracuy, Venezuela.

History

The city was founded on January 25, 1625, by Don Juan de Meneses.

Notable people

• Orluis Aular (born 1996), professional cyclist
• Roniel Campos (born 1993), professional cyclist
• Henri Falcón (born 1961), Venezuelan politician
• Yoendrys Gómez (born 1999), Major League Baseball pitcher
• Humberto Rivas Mijares (1918–1981), journalist and diplomat
• Carlos José Ochoa (born 1980), professional cyclist
• Leonel Quintero (born 1997), professional cyclist

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