Municipio Catatumbo

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Municipio Catatumbo, Administrative division in Zulia state, Venezuela.

The Catatumbo municipality extends across 5,387 square kilometers near the Colombian border, featuring forests and wetlands with natural drainage challenges.

After Ambrosio Alfinger's expedition in the 15th century, the region gained recognition through the identification of important rivers, including the Catatumbo River.

The municipality includes two parishes, Encontrados and Udón Pérez, where agricultural traditions center around crops like cassava, corn, lemon, plantain, and cacao.

The municipality maintains a tropical climate with average temperatures of 28.5 degrees Celsius, influencing agricultural activities throughout the year.

The Gran Ferrocarril del Táchira, constructed in 1896, connected San Félix station to Encontrados, facilitating regional trade and population movement.

GPS coordinates: 8.96105,-72.22412

Latest update: March 11, 2025 14:51

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