Táchira State is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. The state capital is San Cristóbal. Táchira State covers a total surface area of 11,100 square kilometres and as of the 2011 census, had a population of 1,168,908. At the end of the 19th century, Táchira State was where oil was discovered in Venezuela. Currently, its main economic revenues come from the pro…Táchira State is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. The state capital is San Cristóbal. Táchira State covers a total surface area of 11,100 square kilometres and as of the 2011 census, had a population of 1,168,908. At the end of the 19th century, Táchira State was where oil was discovered in Venezuela. Currently, its main economic revenues come from the production of coffee and pineapple. The cattle and agricultural activities play an important role in Táchira's economy. There is also a strong industrial sector which focuses on the processing of potato, sugar, milk, and cheese and the production of textiles.
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