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

• 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