Casigua-El Cubo is the seat of the Jesús María Semprún municipality, within the Zulia State in northwestern Venezuela. It is located in the south of the Lake Maracaibo, on the banks of the Tarra River.

Casigua-El Cubo
Flag of Casigua-El Cubo
Casigua-El Cubo is located in Venezuela
Casigua-El Cubo
Casigua-El Cubo
Coordinates: 08°44′42″N 072°31′11″W / 8.74500°N 72.51972°W / 8.74500; -72.51972
CountryVenezuela
StateZulia
CountiesJesús María Semprún
Founded13 December 1913
Area
 • Total
6,003 km2 (2,318 sq mi)
Elevation
3 m (9 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
30,484
 • Density5.078/km2 (13.15/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−4 (VET)
Postal code
5063
Area code(+58) 275

Transport

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The city is served by the El Cubo Airport (IATA: CUV, ICAO: SVCG).

References

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  • Casigua El Cubo
  • Emilio Strauss, William Fuenmayor, José Romero.(2000). Atlas del Estado Zulia.