Cabimas
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Before 1900, Venezuela was known to possess commercial quantities of petroleum. One major find was the 'Zumaque 1' well in 1914, in the area of Mene Grande, about 50 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.
The city has an area of 604 km2, a population of 256,993 inhabitants and a population density of 425.5 hab/km2.
Its limits are: Lake Maracaibo to the west, the municipalities of Santa Rita and Miranda to the north, the state of Lara Estado Lara to the east and the municipalities of Simón Bolívar and Lagunillas to the south.
Map - Cabimas
Map
Country - Venezuela
Currency / Language
| ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| VES | Venezuelan bolÃvar | BsS. or Bs. | 2 |
| ISO | Language |
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| ES | Spanish language |