Updated Jan 26, 2026
KEY STATS
647K
Population
160 Mbps
Internet
MUN (3km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Maturín serves as a gateway to Venezuela's Orinoco Delta adventures, its markets alive with tropical fruits amid the humid Llanos plains. Remote workers find affordable living and emerging co-working spots, though power reliability varies in this oil-rich yet resilient outpost.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Venezuela
Region
South America
Population
647K
Language
Spanish
Airport
MUN
GPS
9.75, -63.18
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Solid 160 Mbps internet — reliable for remote work and streaming
Travel
MUN airport just 3 km from the city center
A mid-sized city of 647,459 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
846 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
59
Cafes
2
Bars
1
Fast Food
25
Shopping
Supermarkets
34
Convenience
12
Shopping Malls
43
Healthcare
Hospitals
14
Clinics
30
Pharmacies
42
Education
Schools
73
Universities
15
Libraries
1
Recreation
Parks
70
Playgrounds
19
Sports
35
Cinemas
2
Museums
2
Theatres
3
Transport
Bus Stops
51
Train Stations
151
Fuel Stations
23
Services
Banks
43
ATMs
2
Post Offices
10
Police
17
Fire Stations
4
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
160 Mbps
Download
151 Mbps
Upload
12ms
Latency
18,873
Tests
5,148
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CITY SCORES
100.0
Nomad Index
C
Livability
37.5
Culture
52.9
Overall
AIRPORT
MUN
José Tadeo Monagas International Airport
3 km from center
Very close — ~5 min ride
FUN FACTS
Maturín (Spanish pronunciation: [matuˈɾin]) 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.
This primitive town was called San Juan de la Tornera de Maturín and its founder was the Spanish governor Juan de la Tornera y Sota.
San Juan de la Tornera de Maturín was a city for Spaniards, but it did not survive very long because of the lack of population and few economic resources.
The Spaniards decided to move to Maturín and in the 19th century it received the category of city and the name of San Fernando de Maturín.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Maturín known for?
Maturín serves as a gateway to Venezuela's Orinoco Delta adventures, its markets alive with tropical fruits amid the humid Llanos plains. Remote workers find affordable living and emerging co-working spots, though power reliability varies in this oil-rich yet resilient outpost.
How fast is the internet in Maturín?
Maturín has an average download speed of 160 Mbps and upload speed of 151 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What airport serves Maturín?
Maturín is served by MUN (José Tadeo Monagas International Airport), approximately 3 km from the city center.
What is the population of Maturín?
The population of Maturín is approximately 647K.
What infrastructure does Maturín have?
Maturín has 846 mapped points of interest, including 59 restaurants, 14 hospitals, 73 schools.
What country is Maturín in?
Maturín is located in Venezuela.