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Maturín was founded by the Franciscan missionary Lucas de Zaragoza on December 7, 1760, but an earlier founding date of 1722 has been documented.
Maturín
Venezuela
Maturín is a city in Venezuela, the capital of the Venezuelan state of Monagas and a centre for instrumental exploration and development of the petroleum industry in Venezuela. The metropolitan area of Maturín has a population of 401,384 inhabitants.
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The name Maturín is believed to be derived from an indigenous chief who was murdered during a battle in 1718.
Maturín
Venezuela
Maturín is a city in Venezuela, the capital of the Venezuelan state of Monagas and a centre for instrumental exploration and development of the petroleum industry in Venezuela. The metropolitan area of Maturín has a population of 401,384 inhabitants.
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Maturín features a tropical savannah climate, classified as Aw in the Köppen climate classification.
Maturín
Venezuela
Maturín is a city in Venezuela, the capital of the Venezuelan state of Monagas and a centre for instrumental exploration and development of the petroleum industry in Venezuela. The metropolitan area of Maturín has a population of 401,384 inhabitants.
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Maturín has been the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Maturín since 1958.
Maturín
Venezuela
Maturín is a city in Venezuela, the capital of the Venezuelan state of Monagas and a centre for instrumental exploration and development of the petroleum industry in Venezuela. The metropolitan area of Maturín has a population of 401,384 inhabitants.
From the “History” section
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The Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Maturín is considered one of the most modern cathedrals in Latin America.
Maturín
Venezuela
Maturín is a city in Venezuela, the capital of the Venezuelan state of Monagas and a centre for instrumental exploration and development of the petroleum industry in Venezuela. The metropolitan area of Maturín has a population of 401,384 inhabitants.
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