San Fernando de Apure (Spanish pronunciation: [san feɾˈnando ðe aˈpuɾe]) is a city in Apure State in Venezuela. The population of the municipality area is 175,056 (est. 2001). The 18th century exports included heron feathers (for pens) and animal hides.The 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.