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Maracaibo
City in Zulia, Venezuela
Overview
Maracaibo, Venezuela's second-largest city, sits on the western shore of Lake Maracaibo. Famous for its lively music scene, colonial heritage, and the unforgettable 'gaitas' festivals, this city offers a blend of tropical heat and cultural warmth.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Venezuela
State
Zulia
Population
1,551,539
Time Zone
America/Caracas
Coordinates
10.67°, -71.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
22
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$715
Local Cost
$420
Local Income
$80
Cashless
25
English
20
Temperature
29.1°C
Summer Avg
30.3°C
Winter Avg
28.0°C
Record High
41.5°C
Record Low
19.9°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
678 mm
Internet Speed
171 Mbps
Upload
185 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
36
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
5
Parks
21
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MAR
Distance
17 km
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 304 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 65/100.
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