Municipio Maracaibo, Administrative division in Zulia State, Venezuela
The Municipio Maracaibo extends over a large territory on the western shore of Lake Maracaibo, encompassing residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and industrial zones.
The administrative region emerged from a colonial settlement established in 1529, which developed into a central hub for oil production in the early 1900s.
The municipality holds regular festivals featuring gaita music performances, traditional dance shows, and local food markets selling regional specialties throughout the year.
The region contains multiple transportation hubs, including Rafael Urdaneta International Airport and a network of highways connecting to neighboring municipalities and states.
Within the municipality boundaries, residents experience over 200 nights of lightning storms annually, creating natural light shows visible across Lake Maracaibo.
Location: Zulia
Capital city: Maracaibo
Part of: Zulia
GPS coordinates: 10.66027,-71.67618
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:56
Lake Maracaibo
94.9 km
La Chiquinquirá Church
6.9 km
San Carlos de la Barra Fortress
37.1 km
Cerrejón Formation
119.2 km
Baralt Theatre
7.7 km
Centro de Arte Lía de Bermúdez
7.7 km
Plaza de toros Monumental de Maracaibo
5.7 km
Hospital Universitario de Maracaibo
5.4 km
St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Maracaibo
7.9 km
Saint Barbara Church (Maracaibo)
7.5 km
Church of St. Lucia
8 km
Médanos de Zapara
37.9 km
San Timoteo
118 km
Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral
38.1 km
Ángel de Amparo
2.7 km
Palacio de los Cóndores
7.8 km
Cerro Pintado
139.2 km
Palacio Legislativo del Zulia
7.8 km
Isla Los Pájaros
35.4 km
Cemetery El Cuadrado de Maracaibo
6.3 km
General Rafael Urdaneta Bridge
14.6 km
Edificio Padilla
7.1 km
Bust of Queen Wilhelmina
5.7 km
Mosque of Omar Ibn Al-Khattab
100.5 km
Zulian Museum of Contemporary Art
5.1 km
Castilletes Formation
148.1 km
Laguna de Sinamaica
11.4 km
Bishop Lasso Archdiocesan Museum
7.8 kmReviews
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