Ciudad Ojeda
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The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the remaining areas of Venezuela including Zulia state, Maracaibo, and the eastern shore of Lake Maracaibo.
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- Official advice warns against travel
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- FCDO travel advisory recommends against all but essential travel to Zulia state and the eastern shore of Lake Maracaibo.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Ciudad Ojeda month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Ciudad Ojeda are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 29–31°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 24°C), and October the wettest (about 237 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.8 | 24.2 | 21 | 11.2 |
| February | 30.8 | 24.7 | 13 | 11.5 |
| March | 31.2 | 25.3 | 39 | 11.4 |
| April | 30.4 | 25.6 | 106 | 10.3 |
| May | 30.1 | 25.7 | 174 | 9.7 |
| June | 29.8 | 25.7 | 139 | 10.4 |
| July | 30.4 | 25.9 | 107 | 10.8 |
| August | 30.5 | 25.8 | 120 | 10.7 |
| September | 30.4 | 25.7 | 167 | 9.8 |
| October | 29.5 | 25.1 | 237 | 9.3 |
| November | 28.9 | 24.8 | 175 | 9.7 |
| December | 29.2 | 24.4 | 37 | 10.9 |
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- Documented history · 1937
Ciudad Ojeda was founded on January 19, 1937, by President Eleazar López Contreras on the Costa Oriental del Lago de Maracaibo as a settlement for the inhabitants of Lagunillas de Agua.
- Documented history · 1939
On 13 November 1939, an important fire destroyed Lagunillas de Agua, causing over 200 fatalities.
- Foundation of Ciudad Ojeda
Founded on January 19, 1937, by President Eleazar López Contreras as a settlement for the inhabitants of Lagunillas de Agua.
- Destruction of Lagunillas de Agua by Fire
On November 13, 1939, a fire destroyed Lagunillas de Agua, causing over 200 fatalities and prompting the decisive transfer of population to Ciudad Ojeda on the mainland.
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01 · EconomyWork and the economy in Ciudad Ojeda
Economy and Regional Landscape
Ciudad Ojeda is a city situated on the northeastern shore of Lake Maracaibo in Zulia State, northwestern Venezuela. It functions as the shire town of the Lagunillas Municipality.
The city operates as a major center for the oil and gas industry within the Lake Maracaibo region. This industrial framework developed alongside the local landscape, which historically featured an oily layer on the lake capable of igniting wooden houses constructed on stilts. Following the 1939 destruction of Lagunillas de Agua by fire, the population transferred permanently to the mainland settlement founded by President Eleazar López Contreras on January 19, 1937.
Beyond energy production, commerce drives the urban economy. Numerous foreign communities originating from Italy, Portugal, China, and Arab nations operate the largest commercial businesses in the municipality.
02 · OverviewCiudad Ojeda, in brief
Overview
Ciudad Ojeda is a city situated on the northeastern shore of Lake Maracaibo in Zulia State, northwestern Venezuela. It functions as the shire town of the Lagunillas Municipality.
Geographically positioned at latitude 10.20161 and longitude -71.3148, the settlement lies on the Costa Oriental del Lago de Maracaibo. The municipality operates within the America/Caracas timezone, utilizes the VES currency, and primarily communicates in es-VE. Population tracking for Ciudad Ojeda notes an official 2005 census count of 128,941 residents, alongside broader statistical estimates placing the figure at 240,283 inhabitants.
The landscape of the region is defined by its proximity to Lake Maracaibo, featuring the Muro de contencion del Lago de Maracaibo as a prominent local structure. Historically, the local environment was shaped by the presence of the oil and gas industry, which left an oily layer on the lake capable of igniting wooden stilt houses. This landscape vulnerability factored into the historical transfer of populations from Lagunillas de Agua to the mainland following a destructive fire on November 13, 1939.
President Eleazar López Contreras founded Ciudad Ojeda on January 19, 1937, specifically to resettle inhabitants from the water settlements. Today, the urban territory serves as a primary hub for the oil and gas sector across the Lake Maracaibo region. Beyond its industrial foundation, the city supports diverse residential communities, including Venezuelan citizens alongside international populations from Italy, Portugal, China, and Arab nations who manage major commercial enterprises within the area.
For further reference regarding the area's geography and history, consult the Ciudad Ojeda entry and the GeoNames record for Ciudad Ojeda.
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01 · Q&AWhere is Ciudad Ojeda located and what are its coordinates?
Ciudad Ojeda is situated in Venezuela at geographic coordinates 10.2016, -71.3148, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Ciudad Ojeda?
Ciudad Ojeda has a recorded population of approximately 240,283 and observes the America/Caracas time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Ciudad Ojeda?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Ciudad Ojeda include ES-VE, with VES used for local transactions.
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