Ciudad Ojeda facts for kids
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Ciudad Ojeda, Venezuela
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Panorama view of downtown San Matias area and Lake Maracaibo
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| Nickname(s):
"La Ciudad Petrolera ", "'Ojeda'"
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 Ciudad Ojeda
Location in Venezuela
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| Country | Venezuela | ||
| State | Zulia | ||
| Counties | Lagunillas Municipality | ||
| Demonym | Citojense | ||
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| • Total | 975 km2 (376 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | ||
| Population
(2005)
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| • Total | 128,941 | ||
| • Density | 130/km2 (300/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−4 (VET) | ||
| Postal code |
4019
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| Area code | 265 | ||
| Climate | Aw | ||
| Website | Página web de la Alcaldía | ||
Ciudad Ojeda is a city located on the northeastern shore of Lake Maracaibo in Zulia State, which is in northwestern Venezuela. In 2005, about 128,941 people lived there. It is an important city for the oil and gas industry in the region.
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History of Ciudad Ojeda
Ciudad Ojeda was started on January 19, 1937. It was founded by President Eleazar López Contreras. The city was built to give a new home to people from a nearby town called Lagunillas de Agua.
On November 13, 1939, a big fire sadly destroyed Lagunillas de Agua. More than 200 people lost their lives. This fire made it clear that everyone needed to move to the mainland. People think the fire started because of oil on the lake. The old houses were built on stilts over the water. One idea is that a kerosene lamp fell into the oily lake. Another idea is that an oil company accidentally caused the fire.
Why the City is Called Ciudad Ojeda
Ciudad Ojeda got its name from Alonso de Ojeda. He was a Spanish explorer. He was the first European to discover Lake Maracaibo.
Who Lives in Ciudad Ojeda?
Ciudad Ojeda is a medium-sized city in Venezuela. Around 130,000 people live there. Most of the people, called Citojenses, are from Venezuela. The city also has many people from other countries. These include Italy, Portugal, China, and Arabs. Many of them own the biggest shops and businesses in the city.
Cool Places to Visit
- Iglesia de Santa Lucia (Church of Santa Lucia)
- Casa de la Cultura (House of Culture)
- Muro de contencion del Lago de Maracaibo (Containment Wall of Lake Maracaibo)
- Plaza Alonso de Ojeda (Alonso de Ojeda Square)
- Plaza Simón Bolívar (Simón Bolívar Square)
- El Mural Más Grande (The Biggest Mural)
Colleges and Universities
- Universidad Alonso de Ojeda (Uniojeda)
- Universidad Nacional Experimental Rafael María Baralt (UNERMB)
- Instituto Universitario Pedro Emilio Coll (IUTPEC)
Famous People from Ciudad Ojeda
- Denyse Floreano – She was crowned Miss Venezuela 1994.
- Eddie Pérez – A former Major League Baseball player. He is now a coach for the Atlanta Braves.
- Mariángel Villasmil – She was crowned Miss Venezuela 2020.
See also
In Spanish: Ciudad Ojeda para niños
