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Maracaibo

Decide whether to visit or live in Maracaibo, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Friday, October 30, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Maracaibo?

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Maracaibo month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Maracaibo are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 30–32°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 25°C), and October the wettest (about 209 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January30.924.51611.2
February31.524.7711.6
March31.725.22211.6
April31.425.77810.5
May31.325.91559.9
June31.025.712410.5
July31.926.17711.0
August31.925.912210.9
September31.325.715710.1
October30.325.02099.4
November29.824.81779.8
December30.424.82510.9

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What is being reported around Maracaibo

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People and places shaping Maracaibo

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Research updated Thursday, October 8, 2026
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Past and future events in Maracaibo

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Installation of Zulia Solar pilot

    In early 2023, Maracaibo became the focus of a local solar-energy pilot to help residents cope with persistent blackouts.

Current public leadership

  • Gian Carlo Di Martino

    Serves as the mayor of Maracaibo.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Maracaibo has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Maracaibo yet.

Local business and employers

  • Venezolana

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Maracaibo. Venezuelan airline.

  • Imprenta Americana

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Maracaibo.

  • Regional Brewery

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Maracaibo. Brewery in Venezuela.

  • University of Zulia

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Maracaibo. University in Venezuela.

  • Banco Occidental de Descuento

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Maracaibo. Private bank in Venezuela.

Newspapers and local media

  • La Verdad

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Maracaibo. Venezuelan regional newspaper.

  • Diario Panorama

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Maracaibo. Venezuelan newspaper.

  • Global TV

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Maracaibo. Venezuelan television station.

  • Panorama Digital Archived 2020-06-03 at the Wayback Machine

    Largest Maracaibo based newspaper

  • La Verdad Archived 2021-01-29 at the Wayback Machine

    Maracaibo-based newspaper

Buildings and landmarks

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Maracaibo, in brief

Maracaibo is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Maracaibo took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Maracaibo

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Maracaibo

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Maracaibo

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Maracaibo

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Maracaibo

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08 · Questions

Questions about Maracaibo

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Frequently Asked Questions about Maracaibo

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Maracaibo located and what are its coordinates?

Maracaibo is situated in Venezuela at geographic coordinates 10.6423, -71.6109, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Maracaibo?

Maracaibo has a recorded population of approximately 1,752,602 and observes the America/Caracas time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Maracaibo?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Maracaibo include ES-VE, with VES used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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