Municipio Lossada

Municipio Lossada is an administrative division in Zulia with varied terrain ranging from plains to mountainous areas within the Sierra de Perijá region. The territory comprises several parishes, with the main administrative center located in La Concepción.

The region's economic foundation began with agriculture starting in 1776, before major petroleum reserves were discovered in the La Concepción and La Paz fields during the 1920s. Oil extraction then became a second pillar alongside farming.

The municipality preserves local traditions through dances that blend indigenous and African-descended rhythms, performed during community celebrations. These dance forms remain part of everyday cultural life and are passed down through generations.

The administrative offices are located in La Concepción and serve residents spread across the territory. Visitors should note that the region is mountainous, and access to different areas can vary depending on weather and road conditions.

The region balances two distinct economic activities: agricultural production of table grapes and sorghum alongside petroleum operations in the same areas. This mix of farming and industry shapes daily life and the landscape in an unusual way.

GPS coordinates: 10.59071,-72.07572

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:25