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Maracaibo, Zulia

Venezuela

Regional capital10.6423° N, 71.6109° W

Maracaibo is a city located in Venezuela, specifically in the province of Zulia. With a population of 1,752,602, it is the second most populous city in the country.

Population1,752,602
ProvinceZulia
Coordinates10.6423° N, 71.6109° W
CountryVenezuela
Rank in Venezuela#2 of 25,539

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Nearest Airports

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La Chinita International Airport

MARInternational

16 km away

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Oro Negro Airport

CBSLocal

46.8 km away

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San Benito Airport

SVSULocal

61.3 km away

About Maracaibo

The city is situated at coordinates 10.64232° latitude and -71.61089° longitude. It lies in the Northern and Western hemispheres. Maracaibo operates in the America/Caracas timezone and has an elevation of -9999 meters. Nearby cities include Cabimas, La Concepción, and Los Puertos de Altagracia.

Maracaibo ranks #2 among 243 cities in Venezuela by population. It follows Caracas, which has a population of 3,000,000. The total urban population of the country is 28,562,835.

Cities in Zulia

Within the province of Zulia, Maracaibo holds the top position among 23 cities. Other significant cities in the province include Cabimas, Ciudad Ojeda, and Machiques.

Cabimas351,736Ciudad Ojeda240,283Machiques132,734San Carlos del Zulia126,353La Concepción120,478Los Puertos de Altagracia101,527Concepción92,463La Villa del Rosario82,766San Timoteo81,017Santa Cruz de Mara69,781

Nearby Cities

Around Maracaibo, 20 nearby populated places have been recorded within 25 km.

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Sector BolívarNeighborhood
0.2 km
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La CiegaNeighborhood
0.8 km
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Sector Santa Bárbara IINeighborhood
1.1 km
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Los HaticosCity
1.2 km
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Barrio Santa LucíaNeighborhood
1.3 km
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El MilagroNeighborhood
1.5 km
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Barrio PonienteNeighborhood
1.6 km
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Sector Nueva VíaNeighborhood
1.6 km
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Barrio San FernandoNeighborhood
1.7 km
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Sector Santa Bárbara INeighborhood
1.8 km
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Barrio El ChocolateNeighborhood
1.8 km
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Barrio Cerro PelaoNeighborhood
1.9 km
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Sector Santa Bárbara IINeighborhood
1.9 km
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Barrio PraviaNeighborhood
1.9 km
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Barrio San TrinoNeighborhood
2 km
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Barrio AsocerroNeighborhood
2.1 km
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Barrio La PomonaNeighborhood
2.2 km
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Urbanización PomonaNeighborhood
2.2 km
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Barrio NuevoNeighborhood
2.3 km
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Barrio Valle FríoNeighborhood
2.3 km

Universities in Maracaibo

Maracaibo is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
mentir1989——
Rafael Urdaneta University1973——
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Explore Venezuela

Users can explore additional content related to other cities in Venezuela, compare countries, view rankings, or access the complete list of cities.

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Largest cities in Venezuela

#1 Caracas3,000,000#2 Maracaibo1,752,602#3 Valencia1,619,470#4 Barquisimeto1,240,714#5 Ciudad Guayana978,202
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Maracaibo?

The population of Maracaibo is 1,752,602.

In which province/state is Maracaibo located?

Maracaibo is located in the province of Zulia.

What are the coordinates of Maracaibo?

The coordinates of Maracaibo are 10.64232° latitude and -71.61089° longitude.

What is the elevation of Maracaibo?

The elevation of Maracaibo is -9999 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Maracaibo?

The nearest airport to Maracaibo is La Chinita International Airport, located 16 km away.

What is the population ranking of Maracaibo in Venezuela?

Maracaibo ranks #2 in population among cities in Venezuela.

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