Anaco is a city in Anzoátegui State, Venezuela, the shire town of Anaco Municipality. It is an industrial town, connected to the natural gas and petroleum industries. Estimated population (as of 2005): 106,275 inhabitants.
Transport
The city is served by Anaco Airport. No longer in service for commercial flights. Anaco is on the San Tomé-Puerto la Cruz highway that connects the town with San Tomé and El Tigre to the south and Puerto la Cruz on the coast.
Notable people
thumb|left|240px|Street in Anaco.
- Omar Rudberg, singer and actor.
- Nathalie Rayes, activist and sociologist.
- Orlando Arcia, Atlanta Braves shortstop, younger brother of Oswaldo Arcia
- Oswaldo Arcia, Minnesota Twins outfielder, older brother of Orlando Arcia
- Ruddy Rodríguez – former Miss Venezuela
- Miguel Cairo – Professional baseball player
See also
- List of cities and towns in Venezuela
References
External links
- http://www.anacoweb.net Website