In 1992, as a result of the modification of the territorial law, the current municipal parishes were created.

The most popular celebration of the municipality are that of Santa Barbara that take place from November 23 until January 4.

[citation needed] This is a mountainous region located in the Venezuelan Andes and part of the municipality is protected by the Páramos Batallón and La Negra national parks.

[4] The mayor of the Guaraque Municipality is Carlos Alí Guerrero, elected on October 31, 2004, with 61% of the vote.

[6] The municipality is divided into three parishes; Capital Guaraque, Mesa de Quintero, and Río Negro.