Monagas

Monagas is one of the twenty-three states that, together with the Capital District and the Federal Dependencies, form the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Its capital is Maturín and it is also its most populated city.

It is located in the northeastern region of the country, bordering Sucre to the north, the Gulf of Paria (Atlantic Ocean) to the northeast, Delta Amacuro state to the east, Bolívar state to the south and Anzoátegui state to the west. With 28 900 km² it is the ninth largest state and with 1 090 159 inhabitants in 2023, the 12th most populated.

It has 13 autonomous municipalities and 43 civil parishes. Its main cities are Maturín, Punta de Mata, Caripe, Caripito and Temblador. The state owes its name to José Tadeo, José Gregorio and José Ruperto Monagas, the three presidents of Venezuela during the 19th century.