Maturín
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Maturín is the capital of Venezuela's Monagas state, serving as a key center for petroleum exploration. Founded in 1760 by Franciscan missionary Lucas de Zaragoza, its origins trace back to earlier settlements in 1722. The city's name honors an indigenous chief killed in 1718.
Statistics
Area
465.40 km²
Population
753,254