Táchira State covers a total surface area of 11,100 square kilometers. (4,300 sq mi) and as of the 2011 census, had a population of 1,168,908.

At the end of the 19th century, Táchira State was where oil was discovered in Venezuela.

Currently, its main economic revenues come

from the production of coffee and pineapple.

The cattle and agricultural activities play an important role in Táchira's economy.

There is also a strong industrial sector that focuses on the processing of potato, sugar, milk, and cheese and the production of textiles.

Táchira State is one of the three Venezuelan Andean states (the other two are Mérida and Trujillo).

This state borders Zulia State to the north, Barinas and Mérida States to the east, Apure and Barinas States to the south, and Colombia (Norte de Santander Department) to the west.

Táchira State, created in 1899, is one of the 24 states of Venezuela. Its capital is San Cristóbal.

The state covers a total surface area of 11,100 square kilometres, the 16th in size.

Táchira State is one of the three Venezuelan Andean states located on the extreme west of the country, bordering Colombia.

At the end of the 19th century, Táchira State was where oil was discovered in Venezuela.

It was exploited for many years.

Currently, its main economic revenues come from the production of coffee and pineapple.