Maracaibo Municipality
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Maracaibo, located on the western shore of Lake Maracaibo, is Venezuela's second-largest city. It serves as the capital of Zulia state and a key economic hub due to its petroleum industry. Founded in 1574 as Nueva Zamora, it became important after the destruction of Gibraltar.
Statistics
Area
408.10 km²
Population
1,459,448