San Fernando de Apure is a city in Apure State in Venezuela. The population of the municipality area is 165,135. The 18th century exports included heron feathers and animal hides. The “Maria Nieves” bridge across the Apure River at San Fernando commenced construction in 1959 under the direction of President Rómulo Betancourt, and was opened February 1, 1961. It cost 8.5 million bolivars.