Caripito, Administrative division in Monagas State, Venezuela.
Caripito is an administrative division in Monagas State, located in northeastern Venezuela, spanning roughly 529 square kilometers. The municipality sits at about 116 meters elevation and is bordered by the San Juan River.
The Standard Oil Company began operations here in 1924, spurring rapid urban growth in the region. A deep-water port was constructed in 1929 to support the emerging oil industry.
Local residents maintain traditional Venezuelan customs through regional festivals that bring together communities from across Monagas State throughout the year.
The local phone system uses area code 291 when calling residents and businesses in this region. Getting around requires using the road network that connects the administrative boundaries.
Aviator Amelia Earhart stopped at the local airfield in 1936 during her attempt to fly around the world. This visit marked the place briefly in the early history of long-distance aviation.
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