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Chacao, city, northwestern Miranda state, northern Venezuela. The city is situated in a valley in the central highlands.

It was formerly a commercial centre in an agricultural area producing coffee, corn (maize), sugarcane, and fruit. With the growth of the national capital, it has become a residential and commercial part of the Caracas metropolitan area. Highways and expressways connect Chacao to downtown Caracas, approximately 5 miles (8 km) to the west. Pop. (2001) 64,629; (2011) 61,213.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.