La Victoria is a city in the state of Aragua, Venezuela, and the capital of the José Félix Ribas municipality. It is located next to the Regional Center Highway, which connects Caracas with Valencia, and at a crossroads of roads leading to the Colonia Tovar and the central plains. It has developed industrially since the 1960s, which led to a great demographic growth and the formation of a multiple conurbation with the cities of Las Tejerías and El Consejo. According to the INE, in 2020 La Victoria had a population of 172,981 inhabitants, reaching 281,285 in its urban area
La Victoria was founded as Nuestra Señora de La Victoria in 1620, as a village of indigenous people under Spanish rule. It was named after the Battle of Lepanto and its patron saint was Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. It remained as a town until 1814, when it was officially given the title of city. La Victoria played an important role in the Venezuelan War of Independence, as it was the site of a decisive battle on February 12, 1814, when the republican forces led by José Félix Ribas defeated the royalist army commanded by Francisco Tomás Morales. This battle is commemorated every year as Youth Day in
La Victoria is known as the City of Youth because of its historical and cultural significance. It has several monuments and attractions, such as the Paseo Bicentenario, the Cerro de la Juventud, the Military Quarter Montilla, and the Campo Elías Square. It also has a rich gastronomy, based on corn, cheese, meat, and fruits. Some of its typical dishes are cachapas, arepas, hallacas, mondongo, and dulce de lechosa.