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Cabimas
Zulia, Venezuela · South America
About Cabimas
Cabimas sits on the route: 15 minutes from Punta Gorda.
Cabimas is a city located in Zulia, Venezuela. With a population of 351,736, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Cabimas sits in Venezuela. It's in the America/Caracas time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cabimas to your route.
About Cabimas
Cabimas is a city on the Costa Oriental del Lago de Maracaibo in Zulia State in northwestern Venezuela. In 2005, its population was around 200,859.
Before 1900, Venezuela was known to possess commercial quantities of petroleum. One major find was the 'Zumaque I' well in 1914, in the area of Mene Grande, about 50Read more
miles (80 km) southeast of Cabimas. It was the blowout of the Barroso No. 2 well in Cabimas in 1922 that marked the beginning of Venezuela's modern history as a major producer.
Cabimas still plays an important role in production from the nation's largest oil fields, which are located around and beneath Lake Maracaibo. Other fields are increasing in importance, mainly in eastern Venezuela. Most refining in Venezuela takes place in refineries outside the Cabimas area.
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Where is Cabimas located?
Cabimas is located in Zulia, Venezuela, South America. The coordinates are 10.3991 latitude, -71.4521 longitude.
What is the population of Cabimas?
Cabimas has a population of approximately 351,736 people, making it a city in Venezuela.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 351,736
- Continent
- South America
- Country
- Venezuela
- Region
- Zulia
- Timezone
- America/Caracas
- Coordinates
- 10.3991, -71.4521
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