Cabimas

Cabimas is a city in northwestern Venezuela. It is on the shore of Maracaibo Lake in Zulia State. In 2005, its population was about 200,859. The city is known for producing much of Venezuela's oil.[1]

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Flag of Cabimas
Official seal of Cabimas
 
 
Coordinates: 10°24′N 71°27′W / 10.400°N 71.450°W / 10.400; -71.450Coordinates: 10°24′N 71°27′W / 10.400°N 71.450°W / 10.400; -71.450
CountryVenezuela
StateZulia
CountiesCabimas
Founded1758
Area
 • Total862 km2 (785 sq mi)
Elevation
3 m (9 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total288,595
 • Density477.81/km2 (1,237.5/sq mi)
Postal code
4013
ClimateBSh

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