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Machiques
City in Zulia, Venezuela
Overview
Machiques, set in western Zulia near the foothills of the Sierra de Perijá, is a busy town known as a gateway to rural cattle country and indigenous communities. The city features lively markets, community spaces, and a mix of traditional and modern influences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Venezuela
State
Zulia
Population
122,734
Time Zone
America/Caracas
Coordinates
10.06°, -72.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
32
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$473
Local Cost
$255
Local Income
$35
Cashless
25
English
10
Temperature
28.0°C
Summer Avg
28.9°C
Winter Avg
27.1°C
Record High
40.7°C
Record Low
17.7°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
781 mm
Internet Speed
165 Mbps
Upload
161 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 37 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 43/100.
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