Barinas is one of the 23 states (estados) into which Venezuela is divided.

The state capital is Barinas.

Barinas State covers a total surface area of 35,200 km² and, in 1997, had an estimated population of 545,010.

Municipalities

1. Alberto Arvelo Torrealba (Sabaneta)
2. Andrés Eloy Blanco (El Canton)
3. Antonio José de Sucre (Socopo)
4. Arismendi (Arismendi)
5. Barinas (Barinas)
6. Bolívar (Barinitas)
7. Cruz Paredes (Barrancas)
8. Ezequiel Zamora (Santa Bárbara)
9. Obispos (Obispos)
10. Pedraza (Ciudad Bolivia)
11. Rojas (Libertad)
12. Sosa (Ciudad de Nutrias)

See also: States of Venezuela