Anaco

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