Estado Monagas is a state in the east of Venezuela. It is a constantly developing region, bordered by Sucre in the north, the Amacuro Delta in the east, Bolivar in the south, and Anzoategui in the west. The city of Maturin, founded in 1970, is the capital of the state.
Monagas
The capital of Monagas, Maturin, is a city well known for its oil development and great commercial activity. It is a fast growing city. The Jose Tadeo Monagas is the chief international airport of the state. The ethnicities of Monagas include Caripe, Caripito, End of Bush, Caicara de Maturin, San Antonio de Maturin, Ravines, and Aragua de Maturin. The state has an average temperate climate.
Population of Monagas
The distribution of population in Monagas is based on a historic procedure involving the existence of water and other essential resources for the survival of the populace. The chief populated areas of the state are Maturin, Caripito, End of Bush and Quaker.
Economy of Monagas
The production of oil dominates the economy of Monagas. The other most important factor boosting the economy of the state is agriculture. Cattle farming is an especially lucrative sector in Monagos, along with sugar milk, cane, cotton, coffee, peanut, banana and yucca cultivation. The agricultural estate of the African oil palm and the setting up of mining plants have recently originated in this area as well.
Estado Monagas is a very important state of Venezuela. It is mostly significant because of its immense contribution towards the economy of the country. A lot of commercial activities of Venezuela go on this region.
Municipalities of Monagas State (Estado) |
| Municipality | Capital | Population | Area(km.²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acosta | San Antonio de Capayacuar | 16,836 | 658 |
| Aguasay | Aguasay | 9,853 | 2,590 |
| Bolívar | Caripito | 34,975 | 358 |
| Caripe | Caripe | 31,353 | 947 |
| Cedeño | Caicara | 27,894 | 1,855 |
| Ezequiel Zamora | Punta de Mata | 52,122 | 477 |
| Libertador | Temblador | 35,479 | 2,402 |
| Maturín | Maturín | 404,649 | 14,427 |
| Piar | Aragua | 38,934 | 1,733 |
| Punceres | Quiriquire | 24,175 | 651 |
| Santa Bárbara | Santa Barbara | 7,709 | 352 |
| Sotillo | Barrancas del Orinoco | 20,510 | 1,263 |
| Uracoa | Uracoa | 8,137 | 1,187 |
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