Cabimas, Oil industry city in Zulia State, Venezuela
Located on the eastern shore of Lake Maracaibo, Cabimas extends across 604 square kilometers with numerous residential neighborhoods and industrial zones.
Following the discovery of oil at Santa Barbara well in 1917, Cabimas transformed from a small settlement into a crucial center for Venezuelan petroleum production.
The indigenous Carib people contributed to the name Cabimas, referring to a tree with medicinal properties that grew abundantly in the region.
Transportation within Cabimas operates through a network of private vans rather than public buses, connecting different sectors of the urban area.
The Barroso No. 2 well, which experienced a significant oil blowout in 1922, marked the beginning of large-scale petroleum extraction in this region.
Location: Municipio Cabimas
Inception: 1758
Elevation above the sea: 3 m
Website: http://alcaldias.com/cabimas
GPS coordinates: 10.39508,-71.44140
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:41
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