[2] The city of Puerto Ayacucho was founded to facilitate the transport of goods past the Atures Rapids on the Orinoco River in the late 19th century (mostly rubber).

[3] The municipality's population density is 20.3 inhabitants per square kilometre (53/sq mi).

[4] The mayor of the Atures Municipality is Mireya Labrador, elected on October 31, 2004, with 39% of the vote.

[6] The municipality is divided into four parishes; Fernando Girón Tovar, Luis Alberto Gómez, Parhueña, and Platanillal (previous to December 18, 1997, the Atures Municipality contained only a single parish).

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