Metropolitan Region of Caracas (MRC) or Greater Caracas (GC) (Spanish: Región Metropolitana de Caracas; RMC or Gran Caracas; GC) is the urban agglomeration comprising the Metropolitan District of Caracas and the adjacent 11 municipalities over Miranda and Vargas state in Venezuela. Thus, it does not constitute a single administrative unit. The conurbation spreads south, west, east and north of Caracas.[5] It has a population of 5,243,301.
Metropolitan Region of Caracas[1] (Greater Caracas) Región Metropolitana de Caracas (Gran Caracas) | |
|---|---|
 Caracas | |
| Country |  Venezuela |
| State |  Caracas Miranda Vargas |
| Largest Cities | Caracas Petare Baruta Los Teques Guarenas Guatire Ocumare del Tuy |
| Area | |
| • Metro | 4,715.1 km2 (1,820.5 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 2,200 m (7,200 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Metro | 5,297,026 |
| • Metro density | 1,123.41/km2 (2,909.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-4:30 (VST) |
Geography
Metropolitan divisions
The Metropolitan Region of Caracas consists of five distinct metropolitan divisions/conurbations, subdividing the region into five divisions.[6][7]
| Metropolitan Divisions | 2011 Census Population | Area (km2) | Density (pop/km2) | Major cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan District of Caracas | 2,946,955 | 777,1 km2 | 4212.9/km2 | Caracas |
| Valles del Tuy Metropolitan Area | 754,081 | 1694 km2 | 445.14/km2 | Ocumare del Tuy, Charallave, Santa Teresa del Tuy, Cúa |
| Guarenas-Guatire Metropolitan Area | 473,728 | 558 km2 | 848.97/km2 | Guatire, Guarenas |
| Altos Mirandinos Metropolitan Area | 454,929 | 744 km2 | 611.46/km2 | Los Teques, San Antonio de Los Altos |
| Litoral Varguense conurbation | 341,325 | 942 km2 | 362.34/km2 | La Guaira, Maiquetia, Catia La Mar, Caraballeda |
| Metropolitan Region of Caracas (MRC) | 4,832,026 | 4715.1 km2 | 1,223.41/km2 |
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