Alleyne francique biography of georgetown
How old is kirani james
Central American and Caribbean Games...
Maracaibo
Not to be confused with Maracay.
For the adjacent water body by the same name, see Lake Maracaibo. For other uses, see Maracaibo (disambiguation).
Municipality in Zulia, Venezuela
Maracaibo | |
|---|---|
(From top, left to right) Panorama of downtown area; Basilica of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá; Lake Maracaibo and Rafael Urdaneta Bridge; Urdaneta Museum; Carabobo Street | |
Flag Seal | |
| Nickname(s): "La Tierra del Sol Amada" | |
| Motto(s): "Muy noble y leal" | |
Maracaibo | |
| Coordinates: 10°38′N71°38′W / 10.633°N 71.633°W / 10.633; -71.633 | |
| Country | Venezuela |
| State | Zulia |
| Founded | (1) 8 September 1529, (2) 1569, (3) 1574 |
| Founded by | Ambrosio Alfínger (1529), Captain Alonso Pacheco (1569), Captain Pedro Maldonado (1574) |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| • Body | Alcaldía de Maracaibo |
| • Mayor | Ra
|