City · Venezuela
Santa Elena de Uairén
Santa Elena de Uairén is a small Venezuelan city in the state of Bolívar near the border with Brazil and Guyana. It was founded by Lucas Fernández Peña in 1923. The city's name originates from his first daughter, Elena, and Uairén, the river that crosses the city.
Good to know
- Population: 29,795.
- Area: 121.5 sq km.
- Timezone: America/Caracas.